Walking down the beauty aisle in Boots a few months back, I could see endless successful brands – one of them is the product I invented, my beautifully packaged C-Lashes. It’s a sight I’ll never take for granted because, although the move into beauty wasn’t one I’d ever planned for or dreamed of, after years of hard work, my product has earned its place on that shelf – and it’s the most incredible feeling.
My hand had first brushed over the lump in my right breast as I dressed for work as an analyst one morning in July 2014. Worried, I went straight to see my GP, who, after feeling the lump, referred me to Leighton Hospital in Crewe. I’d convinced myself it’d be something minor, like a cyst, so when the specialist confirmed I had stage-two breast cancer, I was terrified.
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EAT WELL (even on a budget) - Easy meals that make the most of your store cupboard, and won't break the bank
Courgette and pesto pasta
The CATCH
The house was perfect - so why was it so cheap?
Elizabeth and THE RAIN
She had made Lisa's life a misery- and now she was back
I won't stop taking my daughter out of school... - TO GO TO THE BEACH!
One mum tells us why fun, spontaneous days are sometimes more important than being in the classroom
Where's the JUSTICE?
Catherine Wardle's son died over a senseless Snapchat spat
Fat-shamed BY MY MUM
Gemma Hall, 28, showed off her snaps and got a dose of tough love
Fighting for SURVIVAL
When Danielle Camilleri collapsed at 40, the diagnosis was devastating
Finding love AFTER LOSS
As Kelsey Parker moves on after losing her husband Tom, we investigate how difficult it is to find love again in widowhood
Phil's revenge
Phillip Schofield is back on our screens after a 16-month hiatus and it seems it's all-out war between the former presenter and ITV.
'I'm too scared TO HAVE SURGERY'
Christine Lampard on gratitude, staying in shape and date nights with husband Frank.