Seeing Her Children Grow Up Thanks to Research
“It’s thanks to research that I’m still here today, that my child is healthy, and that I’m able to stand before you and share my story.”
Marie-Eve, Cancer Research Society employee and breast cancer survivor
At age 36, while expecting her second child, Marie-Eve was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. Today, she shares how advances in cancer research made it possible for her to receive treatment during pregnancy while ensuring her baby’s survival.
Receiving Treatment Quickly, Despite Being Pregnant
Just one week after receiving her diagnosis, Marie-Eve began chemotherapy.
“My oncologist quickly reassured me that research had advanced enough for me to receive treatment safely, even while pregnant. We had to act fast. Triple-negative breast cancer is a very aggressive disease, and the younger you are, the greater the risk.”
At 36 weeks of pregnancy, Marie-Eve was induced and gave birth to her baby so she could continue her second round of chemotherapy, an even more aggressive course of treatment.
“Leaving my one-week-old baby to complete my chemotherapy treatments was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. I was experiencing one of the most beautiful chapters of my life, becoming a mother, while knowing that many more treatments and surgeries still lay ahead. It was the support of my family and friends that helped me keep going and get through this incredibly difficult time.”
A Second Chance at Life, Thanks to Research
Marie-Eve is deeply grateful to be here today, able to say that she is doing well and that her cancer journey is now part of her past. For her, donations are essential to improving survival outcomes for people facing cancer.
“I truly encourage everyone to give. It’s so important. If my story can reassure other mothers who may one day face this experience, then I’ll have accomplished something meaningful. I want them to know that there is hope, and that donations really do make a difference for cancer research.”
Your story
Every experience counts. Whether you have been affected by cancer directly or indirectly, your story can offer comfort, inspire hope, and strengthen the sense of solidarity among those going through a similar challenge.