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Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Jenney Bitner, pregnant and feeling ill during a family trip to San Diego in 2020, was initially misdiagnosed but later found to have Stage IV melanoma with a large brain tumor and cancerous nodules.
- Due to the aggressive cancer and pregnancy, doctors delivered her baby early via C-section at 34 weeks so she could begin immunotherapy and undergo a second brain surgery to remove the tumor completely.
- After starting immunotherapy, Bitner experienced significant tumor shrinkage and, despite rare side effects, was declared cancer-free by October 2020.
- Experts highlight Bitner's case as an example of how advanced immunotherapy treatments have transformed the prognosis for patients with metastatic Stage IV cancers, offering hope for survival and even cure.
- Nearly six years later, Bitner is focused on raising awareness about immunotherapy research and cherishing time with her family, viewing each day as a precious gift.
