I was diagnosed 8 years ago with metastatic breast cancer with one met on my rib. I consider myself as one of the lucky ones because I am a thriver with no disease progression. My meds are inexpensive and additional treatment is covered by my Medicare.
Read MoreI was having my yearly appointment with my primary care physician when she looked it up the date of my last mammogram. It was 2012. She said, “let’s get back on track.”
Read MoreMy husband was diagnosed in January 2018 with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. In January 2018, he had pneumonia, and they found cancer with the x-rays.
Read MoreI was diagnosed with l breast cancer in 1991. I had a mastectomy, reconstruction, and nine months of chemo. I was so sick. Then almost 25 years later, the exhaustion hit again.
Read MoreNine years later, I went back to the doctor with arm pain. I was told it was most likely not breast cancer. I insisted they do a scan, and sure enough, cancer.
Read More"There was never a time when Sandy was hopeless. She was always faithful and encouraging others."
Read MoreIt's about time for all to realize that approximately 20-30% of all breast cancer cases will...
Read MoreOn July 24th, I heard the words “metastatic breast cancer” for the first time in my life. I was at the doctor with my mother Gale when she was officially diagnosed. We all cried & finally said okay… so what are our next steps to beat this? The response we received was “you can’t.” What!? How? Why? I personally refuse to believe this! Maybe there isn’t a cure today, but who’s to say there won’t be one tomorrow?!
Read MoreIt's about time we stop focusing on treatments that make metastatic breast cancer "bearable."
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