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Woman Who Noticed Vision Loss While 18 Weeks Pregnant Says Devastating Diagnosis ‘Totally Caught Us Off Guard’ (Exclusive)
Yahoo Lifestyle Canada • • health
Key Points:
- Hannah Hearn was diagnosed with choroidal melanoma, a rare ocular cancer, during her pregnancy after noticing vision changes; she received plaque brachytherapy treatment while 20 weeks pregnant.
- Despite an initially clear postpartum scan, follow-up scans found liver tumors, advancing her cancer to stage 4, and she began aggressive dual immunotherapy and liver-directed chemotherapy (PHP).
- Hearn is balancing intensive cancer treatment with caring for her six-month-old daughter, supported by her family and medical team, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining quality of life.
- She and her husband relocated to New England to be near family, enabling strong support during treatment and helping her focus on recovery and motherhood.
- Hearn remains hopeful about her treatment outcomes and continues to prioritize enjoying life with her daughter amid the challenges of her diagnosis.
