Kate's Story: How I Lean Into Every Day With MBC

Patient Info: Kate | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive, HER2-negative

Metastatic Site: liver

7+ years living with de novo metastatic ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer with liver metastases while remaining on first-line palbociclib and letrozole.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Wandering's Patient Story

Patient Info: Wandering, 70+ | Stage IV

Nearly 10 years living with metastatic breast cancer; at age 78, the patient was dealing with shortness of breath and awaiting an X-ray to clarify the cause.

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Stage IV HR-Positive Breast Cancer: DivineMrsM's Patient Story

Patient Info: DivineMrsM, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive, HER2-negative

Living with stable Stage IV ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer almost 4 years after diagnosis while taking daily Arimidex.

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Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: Andria's Patient Story

Patient Info: Andria | Stage IV

She completed treatment for Stage IV colorectal cancer in November 2023 and later described herself as hopeful and inspired.

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Stage IV BRCA1 Ovarian Cancer: Lauren's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lauren Corduck, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

Metastatic Site: lymph nodes, including a node near the left collarbone

Lauren was diagnosed with recurrent ovarian cancer in December 2017 and was undergoing chemotherapy, with a PARP inhibitor planned as the next treatment step.

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Stage IV Lung Cancer: Joanne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Joanne Sabol, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: abdomen

More than 2 years after starting pembrolizumab for recurrent Stage IV lung cancer, Joanne had an 81% tumor reduction and continued to feel well while remaining on treatment.

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Stage IV ALK Lung Cancer: Leslie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Leslie, female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ALK-positive

Metastatic Site: brain

Her brain metastases responded to targeted therapy without radiation, and she remains active and planning for the future while participating in a clinical trial.

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Stage IV Ovarian Cancer: Manisha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Manisha Koirala, Female | Stage IV

She was declared cancer-free after her final chemotherapy cycle on April 30, 2013, and remained in remission more than 6 years later.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Nathalie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nathalie | Stage IV

Nathalie had been living with stage 4 breast cancer for more than three years and remained focused on time with her children.

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Balance After Cancer - Is it Even Possible? (Part 1 of 2) — Case 1

Patient Info: Anonymized, Under 40 | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: liver; brain; bone

At age 35, the patient had lived with Stage IV lung cancer for 6 years after spread to the liver, brain and bone. The patient remained ambulatory while receiving a 10th treatment line.

Turning the Tide: My Journey into Lung Cancer Advocacy

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ALK-positive

She continued living with Stage IV ALK-positive NSCLC while advocating for research funding, traveling, and returning to tap dancing.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Mary's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mary Lynn Moser, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: brain

Mary Lynn wrote this message before her death after nearly 10 years with lung cancer and more than 5 years with brain metastases, while receiving aggressive immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

Stage IV ALK Lung Cancer: Sharon's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sharon Schneider, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ALK-positive

Metastatic Site: brain

After brain metastases and about 2 years of oral chemotherapy, Sharon remained in treatment, resumed jogging at least 3 days a week, and completed her first marathon at age 50.

Stage IV EGFR Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Rachael's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rachael Malmberg, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: EGFR-positive; specific alteration not reported

Rachael remained highly active, working full time, leading radon-advocacy organizations, and raising her 6-year-old daughter while living with Stage IV EGFR-positive NSCLC.

10 Tips for Lung Cancer Caregiving

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: brain

She died about 5 years after her 2015 diagnosis, after her family cared for her through progressive illness and increasing daily needs.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Angie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Angie Brice Hessbruegge, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Angie remained on chemotherapy and focused on parenting, counseling, faith, and long-term survivor stories while living with Stage IV lung cancer.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Michael's Patient Story

Patient Info: Michael O’Donnell, Male | Stage IV

More than 5 years after a Stage IV diagnosis, Michael remained on immunotherapy with disease controlled to his and his doctor’s satisfaction and scans every 3 months to watch for growth.

Diagnosed at 38, a Veteran, Living with ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: Laura's Story

Patient Info: Laura, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ALK-positive

Three years after diagnosis, Laura remained on lorlatinib with improved energy and quality of life while continuing to live with Stage IV ALK-positive lung cancer.

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Stage IV EGFR Lung Cancer: Marnie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Marnie Clark, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: EGFR-positive

Metastatic Site: brain

Two years after diagnosis, Marnie reported that the brain tumor was gone, her leg was almost back to normal, and her first targeted medication continued to control the lung cancer.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Carla's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carla, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: brain

After repeated resistance and a serious episode involving a brain lesion and extensive fluid around the lung, Carla recovered and was stable without new symptoms on her eighth line of treatment.

Stage IV Lung Cancer: Katherine's Patient Story

Patient Info: Katherine Adelufosi, Female, Under 40 | Stage IV

After persistent self-advocacy, Katherine found a targeted medication and chemotherapy that began working, and she remained active in peer support and lung-cancer awareness.

Stage IV Breast Cancer: Yara's Patient Story

Patient Info: Yara | Stage IV

Living with recurrent metastatic breast cancer and describing herself as stable in remission while adapting emotionally to the possibility of future progression.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Kattysmith's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kattysmith, Female, 60s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: lymphatic system; skin/soft-tissue nodules; possible…

After AC chemotherapy, the metastatic nodules shrank markedly. Kattysmith was stable on palbociclib and letrozole with declining tumor markers, while clearly stating that she was not NED.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Rhonda's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rhonda Schaller, Female | Stage IV

Rhonda was living with metastatic breast cancer through periods of progression and changing treatment lines, using meditation and mindfulness to manage uncertainty and protect quality of life.

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