A 28 year old woman experienced unexpected and subtle warning signs that led to a shocking diagnosis of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Steph Peacey initially ignored the changes in her breast, because she hadn't detected an actual lump.
"My left breast felt different-hard and full-and my nipple was inverted," she revealed. "I didn't think it was serious. I thought cancer always came with a lump, and I was so wrong.". It wasn't until she noticed a cloudy discharge coming from her nipple that she decided to seek medical advice. After being sent to a specialised clinic for an ultrasound, a deep-set mass was discovered – not easily detectable through self-examination.
Following a three-week wait after a biopsy, Steph's worst fears were confirmed. "Everyone said: 'You're too young for cancer. It's probably just a cyst.' But deep down, I knew it was more serious," reports Surrey Live. In August, her fears were realised with a diagnosis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer and the revelation of a mutated BRCA1 gene. Steph recalls the profound moment of learning her condition: "When the head of the breast unit entered the room, I knew something was wrong. Then came the words: Triple Negative Breast Cancer. It felt like the ground shifted beneath me. Shortly after, I learned that I have a mutated BRCA1 gene.".
