Woman Finds Lump in Breast, Then Hears Two Words She Never Expected
Summary
A woman from Belfast named Ariba Karim found a lump in her breast after feeling pain and unexplained bruises. She was diagnosed with stage 1 aggressive breast cancer and is now receiving chemotherapy while sharing her experience to raise awareness.Key Facts
- Ariba Karim, 32, felt a stabbing pain in her right breast that initially lasted less than a minute but eventually lasted longer.
- She noticed unexplained bruising and extreme tiredness, needing long naps.
- After finding a lump, Karim saw a private doctor who did not suspect cancer due to her age.
- Public NHS referral would take 30 to 40 weeks, so she chose a private clinic for faster testing.
- Tests including ultrasound, mammogram, and biopsies showed an aggressive grade 3 tumor.
- The cancer was stage 1 and had not spread to her lymph nodes, although they were inflamed.
- An MRI showed the lump was under two inches and detected two other suspicious areas.
- Karim is undergoing chemotherapy and uses social media to encourage women to seek care when something feels wrong.
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