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Cancer Found During Pregnancy: A Story of Hope
22 Oct
Summary
- A pregnant woman diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer received chemotherapy.
- A woman with a BRCA mutation opted for IVF and preventive surgeries.
- Both women are now cancer-free and advocate for breast cancer awareness.
Jenna Tomasiewicz was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer while 28 weeks pregnant. Despite having no family history and testing negative for BRCA mutations, she received chemotherapy during her pregnancy. Her son was born healthy at 37 weeks, and she is now in remission.
Margot Casino learned she carried a BRCA mutation, increasing her risk for breast cancer. She pursued IVF to prevent passing the gene to her children and underwent preventive surgeries. While recovering from surgery, she discovered lumps that led to a stage 3C invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis. She has since achieved no evidence of disease.
Both women are involved with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, raising awareness and supporting research for breast cancer treatment advancements. CBS News New York is partnering with the foundation for the upcoming Race for the Cure.
