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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Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Keely's Patient Story

Patient Info: Keely, 40s

Biomarkers: ER-negative, PR-positive, HER2-negative

Keely completed mastectomy and 6 months of chemotherapy and continues a daily long-term medicine planned for 10 years.

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Breast Cancer: Stefanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stefanie London

After completing radiation, Stefanie was adjusting to life after active cancer treatment and rebuilding confidence in her physical and mental health.

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Breast Cancer: Tracey's Patient Story

Patient Info: Tracey

After surgery, Tracey planned continued monitoring with mammograms every 6 months.

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Breast Cancer: Joanne's Patient Story

Patient Info: Joanne Sabol, Female

Joanne recovered well after 2 lumpectomies for breast cancer before a PET scan shifted attention to recurrence of her separate lung cancer.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Sol's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sol | Stage III

She is in remission and remains on hormone therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Sonia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sonia

She was declared cancer-free in May 2022 and no longer needs medication.

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Breast Cancer: Sumita's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sumita

Sumita chose mastectomy for breast cancer after financial constraints made the initially recommended breast-conserving and medication-based treatment plan difficult to afford.

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Breast Cancer: Susannah's Patient Story

Patient Info: Susannah

Susannah underwent lumpectomy and radiation for breast cancer during the COVID period, when isolation added to the emotional difficulty of treatment.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Sofia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sofia | Stage I

She is in remission, is no longer taking medication, and reports being cancer-free since 2023.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Rocio's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rocio | Stage II

Rocio says she is currently in remission.

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Breast Cancer: Rosa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosa

She was declared cancer-free in 2021 and continues hormone therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Rosalba's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rosalba

Rosalba faced breast cancer treatment with radiotherapy, managing side effects and transport costs while staying focused on faith, family and future goals.

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R S

Patient Info: R S | Stage II

R S was still receiving treatment and was taking Femara after choosing a plan that included mastectomy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Renacer's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Renacer

Renacer was declared cancer-free in September 2017 and continued focusing on exercise, nutrition, family, and fear of recurrence.

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Breast Cancer: Riley's Patient Story

Patient Info: Riley

Riley completed active treatment and continued hormone medication, regular self-exams, and medical follow-up while managing fear of recurrence.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Rini's Patient Story

Patient Info: Rini | Stage II

Rini was in active care for newly diagnosed stage 2 breast cancer and preparing for a planned lumpectomy.

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Breast Cancer: Olga's Patient Story

Patient Info: Olga

After treatment, Olga focused on healthier eating, exercise, volunteering, church work, faith, and time with family.

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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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Stage II Breast Cancer: Nelly's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nelly | Stage II

Nelly said she was in remission after mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Matilde's Patient Story

Patient Info: Matilde

Matilde said she was in remission after completing earlier treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Mery's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mery

Mery said she was in remission after completing her main treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

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