Mummy's Star

Hi everyone,

I received some very sad and upsetting news a couple of days ago. One of my best friends has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and she is also 32 weeks pregnant. I am feeling shocked, angry and very sad for my brilliant and amazing friend, who is so excited to be having her first baby. I was also completely unaware that you could get breast cancer while pregnant - I feel stupid about having been so clueless now, but I had never imagined cancer could intrude on a happy and healthy process like pregnancy. I wanted to spread awareness here, and mention a charity that helps expectant and new mums with cancer. It's a UK charity called Mummy's Star, and I found the information and advice here helpful, so I wanted to pass it on.

My friend found the lump early, so the prognosis is hopeful. She will have a course of chemo before the birth, and then one a couple of weeks post. I didn't know you could have chemotherapy while pregnant, and the idea scared me and my friend, but it is thought to be safe in the second and third trimesters - you can find more info in the charity I've linked. My friend is feeling robbed and is grieving for the loss of what she hoped would be a normal and healthy pregnancy and birth. But she is determined not to let the cancer ruin a joyful experience for her and her husband. I don't want to make people sad or scared, although I know it's hard not to be, I just wanted to make people aware, as this is a boobs and bras focused community - I hope this makes sense. If you are pregnant or ever become pregnant, please continue to check your breasts.

Health and happiness to all you gorgeous people, and I hope you're all having good days

Mummy's Star - Supporting pregnancy through cancer and be...

Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to women and th

http://www.mummysstar.org/

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