A mum was diagnosed with double breast cancer after noticing something odd while drying her hair.
Susan Hunter-Dabson, from Bedfordshire, was blow-drying her hair when she noticed a strange appearance on her left breast as she raised her arm.
The 57-year-old decided to see her GP, who didn't think it was anything serious but referred her for a scan anyway.
However, after undergoing two scans Susan was diagnosed with a 6cm tumour on her left breast and another mass on her right breast.
She was also diagnosed with Grade 2 invasive bilateral cancer in both breasts.
Mrs Hunter-Dabson told ITV News : “I was drying my hair and as I lifted my arm, the round, cup part of my breast went flat.
"I was a G-cup so it was difficult to feel anything but I knew the appearance wasn't right.
"Because my mum had been diagnosed with cancer young and beaten it, I decided to go to the GP.
"He reassured me and said he didn’t think I had anything to worry about but referred me anyway.
"Whilst I was worried about the results, I was convinced that it wouldn’t be anything too serious.
"My husband, Simon, came along to my appointment and I’m so glad he was there because out of the blue I was told I had cancer.
"It was such a shock as I really couldn’t comprehend me having cancer.
"I was numb after being told I had a 6cm mass in my left breast, then during the course of the investigations, the doctors found another primary cancer in my right breast."
Susan was told by doctors her cancer would be treated with a six-month course of chemotherapy.
She said: "Once I finished my chemo I had surgery to remove some breast tissue. I had four operations in total and four weeks of radiotherapy.
"It was pretty much a full year of appointments and treatment but you’re so pleased that they are treating you.
"I did have some nights when I woke up wondering if I would make it but then I was told the amazing news that I was in remission and I knew that I had a future. It was the biggest relief."
She added: "I sat in my car after hearing that and burst into tears.
"That was the only time I broke down during the whole ordeal as I was just so relieved."
After her experience, Susan is now raising money for Cancer Research UK by taking part in the charity's Cycle 300 campaign. Remarkably, she has already raised £6,000 for the charity.
Elisa Mitchell, from Cancer Research's Bedfordshire branch, said: "For the past 20 years, the incredible generosity and commitment of people like Susan has helped Cancer Research UK make discoveries that have saved countless lives and which benefit millions of people around the world.
"But we have so much more to do. That’s why we hope Susan’s story will spark a chain-reaction across Bedfordshire that will help us keep investing in science today to deliver the treatments of tomorrow."
