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Mom's Shrinking Breast Was Stage 4 Cancer
30 Mar
Summary
- A new mom's breast shrinking three sizes was later diagnosed as stage 1 breast cancer.
- Her cancer progressed to stage 4, spreading to her ovaries after initial treatment.
- She now advocates for immediate medical attention for any breast changes.
A 43-year-old mother experienced her right breast shrinking three cup sizes while pregnant. Initially attributing the change to pregnancy, she delayed seeking medical advice for 14 months, until her nipple inverted in January 2023. Following a doctor's visit, she underwent a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy, leading to a stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis.
In March 2023, she had a single mastectomy on her right breast, followed by chemotherapy from April to August 2023 and radiotherapy starting in October 2023. In January 2024, her ovaries were removed, and testing revealed the breast cancer had spread, reclassifying her diagnosis to stage 4. She later underwent a mastectomy on her left breast in March 2025.
Her cancer is now considered treatable rather than curable. Despite the difficult adjustment, especially as a single mother, she focuses on living happily and advocates for others to seek immediate medical attention for any breast changes, emphasizing that early detection is crucial.
