Pregnant Woman with Breast Cancer Gets Second Opinion, Delivers Healthy Baby After Initial Grim Prognosis
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Toria Sheffield
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Summary
Regina "Reggie" Hong was diagnosed with breast cancer at 15 weeks pregnant, with a 4.2 cm tumor and affected lymph node. Her initial doctor told her the baby likely wouldn't survive chemotherapy. Seeking a second opinion, she found a medical team that offered a different approach, allowing her to undergo treatment while protecting her unborn child. She eventually gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Elena.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAbout a week and a half later, I got the scan from hell. A 4.2-centimeter tumor and an affected lymph node.
I was 15 weeks pregnant when I found out.
The doctor said my baby likely would not survive chemotherapy.
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