She skipped a routine screening. Doctors found 2 types of cancer
Summary
Morgen Chesonis-Gonzalez skipped her regular cancer screening in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but later found a lump that led to a diagnosis of two types of breast cancer in the same breast. She underwent chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and therapy, and after extensive treatment, she is now in recovery and continuing maintenance therapy.Key Facts
- Chesonis-Gonzalez missed her annual cancer screening during the 2020 pandemic like many Americans.
- She was diagnosed with two kinds of breast cancer in her left breast: triple-negative and hormone receptor positive invasive ductal cancer.
- Having two types of breast cancer at once is rare, occurring in about 5-6% of breast cancer patients.
- Treatment included four months of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy (removal of both breasts), physical therapy, and daily radiation therapy.
- Surgery included placing tissue expanders to prepare for future breast reconstruction with implants.
- After about ten months of treatment, no signs of cancer remained in samples taken from her.
- She is now finishing maintenance endocrine therapy, which helps prevent the return of cancer.
- Mammograms are important for early detection, and women should start regular screenings at age 40 or earlier if at higher risk.
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