Tiffany was diagnosed with breast cancer following the birth of her son. Tiffany has a very positive outlook and a passion for spreading awareness of breast cancer.
My partner found a lump in my right breast, and I just assumed it was a blocked duct from where I had breast fed
In September 2021, I was 28 and had just returned to work after 10 months on maternity leave following the birth of my son. I got an appointment and had an ultrasound, but they didn’t think the lump looked sinister so never sent me for a biopsy. I was told they would follow up in 3 months.
3 months came and went. I got out of the shower one morning and could now see the lump and noticed it had moved. I made multiple calls and kept being told I was fine due to both my age and having no family history of breast cancer. But, after being sent for a biopsy they found a tumour, and I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
It gave me a new perspective on life, and I re-evaluated a lot of things
I quickly had surgery to remove the lump and was later told I would require a 20-week intense course of chemotherapy. Due to my job role, I had no choice but to take sabbatical leave whilst I went through treatment. In December 2022, I underwent surgery to have a double mastectomy as I tested positive for an ATM gene.
Although the year was extremely tough and I felt like my world got turned upside down, I made some incredible memories with my son and partner. It gave me a new perspective on life – I decided to leave the company I was working for and started a new venture with a different company. I found my love for my job again, which has been amazing.
With charities like Breast Cancer now, I’ve found support and purpose
The end of treatment, surgeries and appointments is an extremely daunting time. You spend so many months in a bubble feeling so protected that when that all stops, you feel extremely vulnerable. But, with charities like Breast Cancer Now, I’ve found support and purpose. It’s given me so much passion for spreading awareness about the importance of checking yourself regularly, and being vocal about it as well.
My top tips
- Use the fundraising pack. Decorating the window with pink balloons got people asking about what we were doing. Order extra materials, including bunting and posters, on the website
- Be as open as possible. It’s important to me to be vocal about encouraging everyone to check themselves regularly
- Be upbeat and positive throughout the day. Get everyone onboard and involved – however little or large their contribution, it all makes a difference
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