Woman Goes for Pregnancy Scan. What Doctors Find Next Changes Everything
Summary
A pregnant woman in California, Amanda Webb, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer after a prenatal scan suggested her baby might have a serious genetic condition. After treatment, she has now been cancer-free for five years and is raising her young son.Key Facts
- Amanda Webb was 31 weeks pregnant when a routine scan showed possible trisomy 13 in her baby.
- Follow-up tests revealed the baby was healthy, but doctors suspected cancer in Amanda due to unusual blood test results.
- Amanda underwent several tests including a colonoscopy and liver biopsy while still pregnant.
- She was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and started chemotherapy during her pregnancy.
- Amanda gave birth to her son Levi by C-section and continued chemotherapy after delivery.
- Despite the poor typical survival rate for Stage 4 colon cancer, she has been cancer-free for five years.
- Amanda received strong support from family and friends during her treatment and recovery.
- She is now focusing on raising her son and living healthy post-cancer.
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