Christina’s Crazy 2018: Between Babies and Breast Cancer
2018 turned into a roller‑coaster for Christina – if the ride had both a sticky sweet treat and a scary plot twist.
Two Things at Once
- She learned she was pregnant with her fourth baby.
- At the same time, a new lump popped up in her left breast.
At first she blamed it on a clogged milk duct – after all she’d just weaned her youngest – but warm compresses and gentle massages did nothing. Worse still, the little furball she was carrying in a baby carrier bumped into her chest, adding a sharp sting.
Doctors, Dilemmas, and Decisions
Because the ultrasound came back empty, her gynaecologist suggested a quick local‑anaesthetic biopsy to peek inside the lump. Being pregnant, Christina didn’t want to leave any mystery behind, so she agreed.
Within a week the biopsy report appeared: Stage 0 to 1 breast cancer. Even though it was early, the cancer cells were remarkably aggressive.
The Toughest Part Was the Pregnancy
Christina described the hardest part as “terminating my pregnancy.” At about 10 weeks, the doctor said the embryo might not survive because the yolk sac looked larger than normal. Despite the emotional turmoil, she made the decision.
She had a second surgery – a combined baby removal and lump excision. Ironically, if she hadn’t been pregnant, she might not have even had the second surgery, leaving the lump untreated.
Turning Hard Times into Entrepreneurial Gold
After living through a mastectomy and a breast reconstruction, Christina wanted to “live life in full colour.” That’s how MuMu Mummy was born – a business that offers postpartum soups and teas infused with Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs.
Her Mission Beyond Survival
Christina openly says her cancer journey is a huge part of her story, even if it’s a struggle. She’s now driven to:
- Help new mums feel heard and cared for.
- Use her brand as a platform for charity, volunteering, and sharing her story.
Can We Spot the Signs?
While nothing guarantees you’ll dodge cancer, early detection is the lifeline. Learn the simple self‑check routine below and get out there for a mammogram. For many women in Singapore, the Community Mammobus Programme offers free first appointments.
Take the plunge, detect early, and keep your future bright.
