Nicola Purdie

Nicola Purdie is a 38-year-old geography teacher from Swansea who has bravely faced multiple battles with breast cancer, first diagnosed in 2020. After undergoing chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery, she discovered a new lump during a subsequent pregnancy. Demonstrating incredible resilience, Nicola proposed a groundbreaking surgical procedure to her consultant surgeon, Reza Arya, which involved transplanting a healthy reconstructed breast to replace a cancerous one, marking a pioneering development in breast cancer treatment. Her journey is characterized by her unwavering optimism and dedication to her family.