{
  "id": 9946893,
  "title": "I Was 22 Weeks Pregnant When I Received the Worst News of My Life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-was-22-weeks-pregnant-when-i-received-the-worst-news-of-my-life",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/i-was-22-weeks-pregnant-when-i-received-the-worst-news-of-my-life-12460922"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I was just 22 weeks pregnant when I received the most devastating news of my life. At the age of 24, I tested positive for the BRCA mutation, a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. I was enrolled in the RISE program for annual breast MRIs and physical exams, which continued until I turned 30. Upon learning that I was expecting my second child, I continued with my regular screenings. In May, I received my first annual mammogram. When the results showed two areas of calcification, I initially dismissed them, as they were common after breastfeeding. Nevertheless, I decided to undergo a more detailed mammogram and a biopsy. The biopsy results confirmed that I had triple positive stage 2 breast cancer, a diagnosis that came while I was shopping with my 18-month-old daughter. Despite my initial shock and fear, I kept my composure, knowing that I was halfway through my pregnancy and that treatment could be done safely. On July 1, I underwent a unilateral mastectomy with tissue expansion for reconstruction. Following the mastectomy, I began chemotherapy, and I will complete five rounds of treatment. I will also have 12 Taxol infusions. While I was recovering from the mastectomy, I was unable to care for my toddler, which was emotionally challenging. However, I am grateful that my cancer was detected early, and I am optimistic about my recovery. I am sharing my experience on social media to help raise awareness about breast cancer in young pregnant women.",
  "summary": "It’s hard to put into words how I felt. I was scared for myself, my daughter, and my unborn baby. I felt confused and angry.",
  "key_points": [
    "22-week pregnant woman receives breast cancer diagnosis",
    "Tested positive for BRCA mutation, genetic predisposition",
    "Undergoes unilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, and Taxol infusions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}