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Mom’s hug led to daughter’s breast cancer diagnosis
A second opinion found a 38mm aggressive tumor and the faulty BRCA1 gene, leading to immediate chemotherapy and surgery.
- In March 2011, Selina Moss-Davies discovered a breast lump her doctor dismissed, but her mother Pauline felt the 38mm aggressive tumor during a hug and insisted on a second opinion. The diagnosis came at the Peggy Wood Breast Centre.
- Testing at Maidstone Hospital revealed Selina Moss-Davies carried the faulty BRCA1 gene mutation, placing her at high risk for breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. Immediate chemotherapy was recommended.
- Her tumor shrank to 80mm during chemotherapy. Selina said, "Chemotherapy is terrifying but I just wanted to get in there and get going as quickly as possible." She then underwent a double mastectomy with reconstruction.
- Now 15 years cancer-free, Selina Moss-Davies is married to Colin and mother to Gia and Grayson. She underwent a full hysterectomy in 2021 and uses HRT to manage ongoing ovarian cancer risk.
- Participating in Race for Life events in Maidstone, Selina campaigns for Cancer Research funding. She said, "I campaign for this kind of work because it needs to continue," emphasizing protection for future generations.
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