*This episode was recorded on location at the start of the campaign before we had professional audio equipment*

Introducing another wonderful Voice to the campaign, and Sophie is sharing her journey with secondary breast cancer. 6 years ago Sophie was a mum, working and after feeling tired for a year then went on to find a craggy lump. Initially diagnosed as primary cancer and told a double mastectomy was all that was needed (no chemotherapy or radiotherapy) Sophie was discharged. However two months later Sophie was then told she did in fact have multiple metastases to the liver, pelvis and spine. At that point Sophie was told it was incurable and likely had 2 years to live. 6 years later Sophie is living well and travelling and making every day count. We discuss the dangers of being told a predicted 'time frame' when given a secondary diagnosis, because whilst she is grateful for far exceeding her original given time frame, this comes with the counter issues of constantly feeling like living on borrowed time. We also discuss how the importance of asking for a second opinion can be life changing in terms of trusting in the care being offered and treatment plans. Thank you to Sophie for sharing her story, where she finds strength and hope and her Scars of Gold.

Scars of Gold is a health awareness campaign by the charity Mortal And Strong (Charity No. 1209448) Founded and led by Dr Liz Murray, with photographer Sammy Weston. For more information please visit our website.

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