Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: 738 Real Stories

738 stories match breast cancer and chemotherapy. 653 of them mention surgery.

DivineMrsM, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeStable Disease
Keely, who was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal CarcinomaBreast Cancer

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.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Stefanie, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

Massachusetts General Hospital
OutcomeNot reported
Sofia, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Sonia, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Sonia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sonia

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

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Rosa, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Rosa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Rosa

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

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Mery, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Mia, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Mia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Mia | Stage II

Mia completed treatment and continued to manage its physical, emotional, and financial effects.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Nahilys, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Nahilys's Patient Story

Patient Info: Nahilys | Stage II

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer.

Nahilys said she was well after treatment and continued surveillance every six months for triple-negative breast cancer.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Nathalie, who was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeLiving With Cancer
Nelly, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

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.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Martha, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Martha's Patient Story

Patient Info: Martha

Martha underwent mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation while managing hair loss, appetite loss, vomiting, and financial strain.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Erika, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Erika

Patient Info: Erika | Stage II

Erika said she was cancer free as of November 2023 after completing mastectomy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, while hormone therapy continued.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCare Ongoing
Doranci, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Doranci's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Doranci

Doranci said her breast cancer was in remission after mastectomy, lymph-node surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Barsha, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Barsha's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Barsha, Female, 60s | Stage II

Barsha completed mastectomy, lymph-node surgery and chemotherapy and moved into survivorship, focusing on living in the present with her loved ones.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship
Camila, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Camila's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Camila, Female, 40s | Stage II

Camila completed the recommended treatment plan and moved into survivorship, focusing on her daughter, family travel and returning to work.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship
Cheryl, who was diagnosed with Stage I Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage I Breast Cancer: Cheryl's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cheryl, Female, 60s | Stage I

Cheryl completed surgery and chemotherapy, no longer required cancer medication and moved into survivorship.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeTreatment Completed / Survivorship
Lilibeth, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Lilibeth's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lilibeth | Stage II

Lilibeth described her stage 2 breast cancer as being in remission after completing most treatment and remained on hormone therapy.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / NED
Lily, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Lily's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lily | Stage II

Lily had undergone lumpectomy, lymph-node surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for stage 2 breast cancer and focused on staying positive after treatment.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Linda, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Linda's Patient Story

Patient Info: Linda

Linda completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and later described feeling more optimistic, hopeful, and thankful.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeNot reported
Aishah, who was diagnosed with Stage II Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Stage II Breast Cancer: Aishah's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Aishah, Female, 50s | Stage II

Aishah completed mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation and described herself as being in remission. She continued regular mammograms and follow-up because of fear of recurrence.

Our Cancer Stories
OutcomeCancer-Free / Remission
Ericka, who was diagnosed with Breast CancerBreast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Ericka's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ericka, Female, 40s

After completing chemotherapy and radiation, Ericka was rebuilding confidence and adjusting to the physical, emotional, and financial effects of breast cancer.

breastcancer.org
OutcomeSurvivorship / Completed Treatment