Episode 10 - Breast Cancer during Pregnancy - Part 1 - '2 Heart Beats, 1 Diagnosis, 0 Surrender'

Send us Fan MailTwo Heartbeats. One Diagnosis. Zero Surrender.What happens when the moment that’s meant to be one of the happiest of your life suddenly collides with one of the most terrifying sentences you can hear: “You have breast cancer.”In this powerful episode of Diaries of a Breast Cancer Baddie, we sit down with two extraordinary women whose pregnancies took an unexpected and life-altering turn.Eloise was 13 weeks pregnant when she discovered a lump she initially believed was harmless — something she had been told years earlier was just a fibroadenoma. But further scans and biopsies revealed the unimaginable: stage 3 breast cancer while pregnant.Jess received her diagnosis at the other end of the pregnancy journey — 37 weeks pregnant and preparing to meet her baby.Two women. Two very different stages of pregnancy. The same terrifying diagnosis.In this raw and honest conversation, we talk about:• Finding a lump during pregnancy• The fear of being diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant• Navigating scans, biopsies and treatment decisions while carrying a baby• The emotional toll of waiting for PET scan results• Balancing cancer treatment with motherhood• Why pregnancy and breast cancer is more common than many people realiseEloise shares the unforgettable moment her oncologist reassured her that the cancer had not spread, a moment that changed everything and gave her the strength to face the year ahead — chemotherapy, treatment and all.Both women speak openly about the mental battle that follows a diagnosis like this and the fierce determination that comes with being a mother.Because when you’re fighting cancer while pregnant, you’re not just fighting for yourself.You’re fighting for two heartbeats.This episode is emotional, empowering and deeply real — a reminder that cancer doesn’t always look the way people expect, and that strength can show up in the most extraordinary ways. Listen if you want to hear:• Real stories of breast cancer during pregnancy• What happens when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant• The realities of cancer treatment during pregnancy• Honest conversations about motherhood, fear and resilienceSupport the show