115: Beth Brubaker survived Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Breast Cancer while Pregnant-Mastectomy-Chemotherapy

Four days after being diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, Beth Brubaker learned she was pregnant.  An initial diagnosis of Stage Zero Ductal Carcinoma In Situ resulted in a lumpectomy and the second diagnosis required a mastectomy and a chemotherapy regimen of Adriamyicin, Cytoxin and eventually Taxol, Herceptin and Perjeta, Beth Brubaker achieved survivorship and gave birth to a healthy daughter, Harper. From this tumultuous experience, Beth and her husband, Jason, wrote a book, "25 Months."  It begins with Beth having a miscarriage, being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer, her cancer treatment and the birth of Harper.  The story from the alternative perspectives of Beth and Jason.  It is available on Amazon. By way of advice for anyone diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer while pregnant, Beth Brubaker says to find the best medical team you can, and do not be afraid to ask questions, and to remember that there is life after cancer. Additional Resources:   Book: "25 Months" by Jason and Beth Brubaker    https://www.amazon.com/25-months-Beth-Brubaker/dp/B0CRXKT1P8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1R1HYT4Q0UVMP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eUyLO70oEFDvBiSopLd0o6VRorDNg4DxBbRj1MnevyM0uTP6n8nU59kLJF_nUNc7_G_2-YVZds0OMceu686qHRj49a6GZ2NMdGvDjZtROUxHQ-zcWypFm08edYlLLnIbNZjRb-wTqolXVKHEIGmjWzOhceUGtPZaZkj5Y01Zar9b2Y79u3ZBGus8g91KsJtdHxE-wcMzPEkOxQQlXPnDAWSok-6n-uapVe6LGOPCsKU._TLmGuH9JTyM2H7ogvRxeKrFwD0mWOFhTemDgsSE3CI&dib_tag=se&keywords=25+months+beth+brubaker&qid=1712014905&sprefix=25+Months+%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1   A portion of the profits from "25 Months" go here:   Harper's Fund through the Karen Wellington Foundation - https://secure.givelively.org/donate/karen-wellington-memorial-foundation-for-living-with-breast/harper-jaye-brubaker-living-fund