Georgie Swallow: ‘I knew if I died I’d have a million regrets’

When I got sick, I started sharing updates on Instagram, external to let my friends and family know what was going on. I didn’t know anyone my age who had cancer, but it allowed me to connect with other people.

I now have nearly 100,000 followers on there and I’ve started working with various charities, which I love.

I have also started hosting group travel trips, called Life’s For Living. They’re for people who have always wanted to do something but perhaps been too scared. They are bucket list trips, where you can just meet the most amazing people.

I went to Peru in October with 14 women – none of us knew each other beforehand. Everyone had a reason to be there and we really bonded. It was the most incredible 10 days.

We are all going to Colombia, Costa Rica and more together. The trips are an opportunity for people of all ages to say ‘yes’ to something they were not sure about.

I am still having scans now every year and have had to have a few extra scans and check-ups recently. I’ve also had a couple of mini strokes recently, but I’m cracking on and I’m so grateful for the time I’ve been given.

I wish I could go back and shake young Georgie and say, ‘Stop wasting time on trying to lose weight.’ There is so much more to life than worrying about what your body looks like.

We all have our insecurities and worries and fears, but you need to drown those voices out. Wear the bikini. Do the things that you have always wanted to do.

Make the memories with the people you love and don’t let the little things get in the way. Say ‘yes’ to life.