I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer very early Feb 2014. After losing my 17 year old poodle the week before I didn't think that I could feel any sadder in life! I remember being in the cubicle at the radiologist after an ultrasound, Mammogram, and Fine Needle Aspiration. All I wanted to do was collect my little doggies ashes from the Pet Crematorium and take her home as planned, not sit and listen to what was happening to me.. From there my journey began. I must thank my GP that investigated a lump I found, which was a cyst, but she insisted I get checked anyway due to my age. Lurking behind the cyst was something far more sinister. After surgery and removal of 27 nodes (of which 2 tested positive) my cure began. I have accepted this situation and am well on my way to recovering. After 2 rounds of chemo I have 14 left followed by radiation. I have embraced what I cannot change and have a very positive outlook on life, and I'm learning very much about myself and those close to me!

Kim Hawkins
Perth, Australia