After 47 year old Suzie Grogan was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2006, she decided to make the most of life, fearing that she would die anytime now, leading her to spend whopping amounts of money on vacations, shopping, parties and other leisure activities over the next one year.

Suzie, her husband Peter and their two children 18 year old James and 15 year old Elspeth, reportedly spent ?10,850 on holidays, ?15,000 on home revamps, about the same amount on new cars and ?3,300 on Christmas and wedding vow renewals. In all, the family spent a whopping ?44,150 in just 12 months. As a result of he extravagant life, the couple is struggling with finances and putting their son through college, and Mrs. Grogan, who has now been given the all clear, is having to work two jobs a day.

"The treatment was very grueling and takes everything out of you. It was the moment I finished it that I started treating every day as if it was my last. I thought it was possible I wouldn't be around much longer so wanted to spend a lot on family things and treats. I wanted us to enjoy opportunities I thought we might not have the chance to do again", shared Mrs. Grogan.

After getting her diagnosis in August of 2006, Suzie got a mastectomy a month later on her right breast, followed by 5 months of chemo, and radiotherapy of 3 weeks. Almost 2 years after regular treatment Suzie was told that she is now clear and does not have to come back before another year.

Although admitting that the heavy spending does seem "silly" at times, Mrs. Grogan is quick to say that "they were for all the family".