I found out I have breast cancer 5 days after my mum died from the same disease – don’t make our mistakes

A heartbreaking coincidence

When Sue Ware was planning her mum’s funeral after losing her to breast cancer, she never dreamed she would also get the disease. Just five days after her mother Betty died, 59-year-old Sue, from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer after noticing redness on her right breast.

A shocking diagnosis

Sue first spotted the change while still caring for her mum. She noticed redness, swelling, and heaviness in her breast but dismissed it as nothing serious. However, after her mother's passing, she sought medical help and was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

A journey of treatment and resilience

Sue underwent intensive chemotherapy and faced the heartbreaking news that her cancer was incurable. Despite the challenges, she continues to fight with a new type of chemotherapy that offers hope and extends her life expectancy. Sue emphasizes the importance of early detection and urges others to listen to their bodies.