In Dublin on Sunday, 9th October & Kilkenny 16th October
At the age of 33, Lynne Buckley found a lump on her breast, but originally wrote it off as a milk duct due to pregnancy.
At her 16-week pregnancy appointment she noted the lump to her midwife & was then referred to a consultant.
Within days, Lynne received an ultrasound, mammogram & biopsy.
One week later, while pregnant with her third child, Lynne was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer.
The Sallins resident had 2 young daughters at the time, Sophia & Eva, aged 3 & 9 months.
The following week she underwent a lumpectomy & sentinel node dissection - the results revealed the diagnosis of Stage 3 Grade 3 Triple Negative breast cancer - an aggressive form of the disease.
At 26 weeks pregnant Lynne began treatment, including chemotherapy, additional surgery & radiation.
Lynne stop chemotherapy, to give birth to her now 5 year-old son, Adam.
Two weeks later she returned to chemotherapy.
After treatment & additional surgeries, Lynne took the decision to have a mastectomy.
Since her treatment, and eventual mastectomy, Lynne receives continued check-ups.
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lynne is encouraging others to take part in 'The Great Pink Run'.
The event in Leopardstown Racecourse takes place on Saturday, 8th October & Kilkenny Castle on Saturday, 16th October.
Lynne joined spoke to 'Kildare Focus' this afternoon:
Kfm Obituary Notices
Three Sisters Seriously Injured In M9 Crash Say They're Getting Stronger Each Day
KCC Asked To Purchase Historic Derelict Building In Naas Harbour
Leixlip Residents "Of All Ages" Asked To Fill Out Community Surveys Aimed At Future Development
Calls For Additional Sporting Facilities In Naas
Over €15M Funding Announced For Kildare Regeneration Projects
Newbridge Motorist Caught Driving 40KM/H Above Speeding Limit
