Doctors Told Me the Lump Was Harmless. It Could Have Cost Me My Life
Lauren Spiezia felt something was not right despite twice being told a lump in her breast was nothing to worry about.
It all began on a November day in 2024 when my husband mentioned he'd felt a lump in my breast. At first, I was untroubled, recalling that I had breast implants and had given birth to my son just months prior. However, as the days went by, the lump became more pronounced. Frustrated, I insisted on a doctor's appointment, even when the OBGYN dismissed my concerns, claiming it was likely a clogged milk duct.
Undeterred, I persisted and was finally seen by a breast surgeon who confirmed it was not a benign growth. This was just the beginning of a harrowing journey that would see me diagnosed with breast cancer. My surgeon was instrumental, providing guidance on egg freezing and staging my cancer accurately. With a BRCA2 mutation, I received 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy, and subsequent treatments.
My story is a testament to the importance of trusting one's instincts and seeking medical advice when something doesn't feel right.
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