Mom Beats Stage 4 Cancer While Pregnant

A California mother is celebrating five years of being cancer-free after a Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis at 31 weeks pregnant. Amanda Webb, then 36, received the shocking news following a routine prenatal scan that initially raised concerns about her unborn baby's health.

Further testing confirmed her baby was healthy, prompting doctors to investigate potential links between false positives and maternal cancer cells. Webb's history of melanoma prompted a deeper health evaluation, which tragically led to her Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis.

Webb began chemotherapy the week after her diagnosis, completing her first three rounds as an inpatient for close monitoring of both her and the baby. She consciously avoided researching survival rates, determined to focus on her personal journey.

After giving birth via C-section to a healthy son, Levi, Webb took a two-week break before resuming chemotherapy. She has since entered survivorship and uses a personalized blood test, Signatera, to monitor for any signs of recurrence.

Now 41, Webb is embracing milestones like her son starting kindergarten, a future she once feared she might not witness. Her story serves as a powerful testament to overcoming adversity and highlights the importance of open conversations and early screening for colon cancer.