42, breast cancer

I'm so lucky not to only have one sister, but three sisters. Fortunately only one sister has had breast cancer. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 1997 it was definitely a rude shock. Having such a beautiful and caring husband made my journey not as tough. My belief is never give up, enjoy, have faith, live, and learn to love even more. I dearly love my husband, Jim, and our children, Hugh and Claire. Live life to the fullest each day as who knows when it's going to be our last.

47, breast cancer

Breast cancer sounds horrific, but why shouldn't it happen to me? My dear mother died of it 30 years ago, and my sister was diagnosed four months after me. The support of family, friends and medical experts helped me cope with the chemo, the hair loss, the agitation. Although it was extremely tough I never asked myself the question "Why me?" as thousands of Australian women get breast cancer. I'm very pleased to say nearly four years after my diagnosis I'm very happy, healthy and enjoying life.