03/04/2026
💜 It’s the 1st of the month, and one of our Breast Friends and Family volunteers, Morag Lyall, has agreed to share her journey, to raise awareness, remind everyone to check those b***s and definitely take up your invitation to attend routine mammograms. 😊💜
💜💜 Morag’s personal journey - In August 2023, I received my routine invitation for a mammogram. My first had been in August 2020, so I thought I knew what to expect. But nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you hear words like breast cancer, biopsy, markers, and lumpectomy. Things moved quickly. Pre-op appointments, blood tests, and then surgery. My cancer was oestrogen positive so the next stage was starting Letrozole. In January 2024, I began 15 sessions of radiotherapy. The first session took a little longer and at 55, I went from having no tattoos to four! I got through it, one day at a time.
💜💜 But after treatment finishes - I thought, what happens now?
💜💜 And that’s when something really important happened - I was introduced to Breast Friends and Family. Walking into that group in February 2024 was a turning point. I was welcomed with open arms. While I’ve always had the love and support of my family and friends, this was different, these were women who truly understood. Women who had walked similar paths. Women who just got it. Since then, I’ve made friendships I am incredibly proud of. Friendships built on shared experiences, honesty, laughter, and support. My “breast friends.”
💜💜 This journey has changed me in ways I’m still discovering. It’s been filled with fear, strength, kindness, and connection. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this - attend your screenings, listen to your body, and never ignore something that doesn’t feel right. You don’t have to face it alone and sometimes, the most unexpected places bring the people who help you through.
💜💜 Looking back now, I realise just how important that appointment was. Attending routine mammograms really does save lives. If you’re invited please go it takes less than 5 minutes. And if at any point something doesn’t feel right for you, no matter how small it may seem, trust yourself and get it checked as soon as possible.
💜 Thank you Morag, for sharing with us. 🥰 And don’t forgot gents, breast cancer can affect men too, so check those pecs! 💜