'I thought lump was a cyst - it was a tumour'
A breast cancer survivor whose life has been transformed by a wonder drug is set to take on an epic charity challenge.turned upside down when she noticed swelling near her sternum bone.
The 47-year-old, who runs baby swimming classes across the central belt, thought it might be caused by over-exercising, but when the inflammation got worse, she decided to contact her GP.Amanda, from Lenzie, said: “I was on my own at the appointment as I wasn’t expecting any kind of news like that. I thought that maybe it was a cyst.
“The lady who did the ultrasound was lovely. She said that there was something here that needed to be looked at and I just burst into tears. “I think I went into shock. I went outside and sat in my car to call my husband, my mum and my business partner.Amanda already had a family holiday booked and was encouraged by her doctors to go away and enjoy the break. She says the holiday gave her a chance to process the news with family, but that it was also an anxious time waiting for confirmation of her diagnosis.
She said: “It felt therapeutic having that time with my family but in the second week of the holiday I was getting anxious about what was ahead and I sent my consultant an email.
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