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I felt I was getting there, turning my life around after my divorce five years ago. I was in my final year of study for my degree in health care and after twenty plus years of working for the NHS I'd taken the plunge into the private sector as a manager of a nursing home; "to take on new challenges and development", I'd said at my interview. I had not realised how significant these words were as after being in post only five weeks I had a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma (DCIS). Investigations the previous year had not found anything and I had been reassured. Three operations then followed to try and clear it, the last being a mastectomy in April. My world just crashed around me and I felt myself being scooped up into the eye of a storm with no reasoning or logic. My initial response was panic. As a single parent of two girls, ages 14 and 5, I was distraught at the thought of leaving them and not being around to see them grow up. The support of my family and friends who were with me all the way willing me to stay strong enabled me to find the inner strength which I so needed, whilst facing an uncertain future. They all believed in me and stayed positive which helped me so much. A close friend travelling 200 miles to visit just blew me away! My work colleagues and employer also took away the financial worries which was a huge relief as I had only been there for five weeks. They have kept in touch throughout and have all helped in making my return next month something to look forward to. The Breast Care Unit staff were brilliant. Resources were low but they still empowered and supported me to make my decisions and face my future. I've come through it now and whilst my confidence and emotions have been knocked my loss has given me hope and changed my priorities. It has allowed me to recognise and value what I have in my life; my children, the closeness of my family and the value of friendship. I have also gained the strength to go out there and face the world as me again, though somewhat re-'cycled'! Motorcycling has been my passion since I was 18. I have owned various bikes and have a Honda 500 at present though I am unable to ride as much these days due to family commitments. I was really proud when my sister passed her test a few years ago. She rides a Suzuki Bandit and she has been by my side all the way through this. I am doing this ride to help raise awareness in younger women. My breast cancer did not start with a lump. Please think outside the box and have any breast changes investigated. Accept support and the strength will come. I found mine; this is my story and I am counting the days up to August to spend a week on two wheels! Just try and keep me away! Angi Roslyn
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