Pregnant Mother Discovers Incurable Cancer After Dismissing Symptoms
Mum who thought breast symptoms were normal in pregnancy had incurable cancer

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Kirsty Brunt, a 42-year-old mother from Great Harwood, Lancashire, initially dismissed a lump in her breast as a blocked milk duct during her pregnancy. After being diagnosed with incurable breast cancer, she underwent chemotherapy while pregnant and is now fundraising for additional treatments to extend her life with her family.
- 01Kirsty Brunt found a lump in her breast at 18 weeks pregnant, initially attributing it to pregnancy changes.
- 02She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24 weeks and began chemotherapy at 27 weeks, balancing treatment with her pregnancy.
- 03Despite initial positive responses to treatment, scans revealed the cancer had spread, making it incurable.
- 04Kirsty is now undergoing oral chemotherapy and hormone therapy while caring for her three children.
- 05She is fundraising for treatments not available on the NHS to prolong her life and urges others to seek help for unusual breast changes.
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Kirsty Brunt, a 42-year-old mother from Great Harwood, Lancashire, discovered a lump in her breast while 18 weeks pregnant with her daughter Phoenix. Initially dismissing it as a blocked milk duct, she later learned she had breast cancer at 24 weeks. Due to the cancer's hormone-positive nature, her pregnancy complicated treatment options. She began chemotherapy at 27 weeks, with the goal of reaching 35 weeks to ensure her baby's lung development. After giving birth via C-section at 36 weeks, scans indicated that while she initially responded well to treatment, the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes and bones, rendering it incurable. Kirsty is currently undergoing oral chemotherapy and hormone therapy while managing the challenges of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of seeking medical advice for unusual breast changes and is actively fundraising for alternative treatments to extend her life with her family. Kirsty highlights the support from friends, family, and a community of mothers with cancer, which has helped her cope with her diagnosis and maintain a sense of normalcy for her children.
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Kirsty's story raises awareness about breast cancer symptoms during pregnancy, potentially impacting local women's health decisions.
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