Stage I Breast Cancer: Yoyo's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Yoyo | Stage I

Yoyo said she was in remission after treatment and remained on medication.

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

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

Biomarkers: ER-positive / hormone-positive

Metastatic Site: Liver; bones; lymph nodes; stomach

As of December 2022, Bethany was living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer after recurrence to the liver, bones, lymph nodes, and stomach, and was on lifelong maintenance treatment after disease shrinkage.

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Breast Cancer: Mary's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Mary Richichi, female, 70+

Biomarkers: hormone receptor-positive

Mary’s breast cancer was described as under control and in remission after treatment.

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Stage IV PIK3CA Breast Cancer: Abigail's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: Hormone-positive breast cancer with PIK3CA mutation and germline ATM mutation; later PD-L1 somatic change reported. HER2 not stated.

Metastatic Site: Bone, including femurs, spine, and humeri; later liver

As of October 2022, Abigail was living with Stage IV hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer after years of treatment, bone-dominant disease that later involved the liver, targeted therapies, genomic testing, and advocacy around clinical trials and patient research participation.

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Teacher travels 600 miles for Dana-Farber care

Patient Info: Pam Zwemer, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: bone, stomach lining

11+ years after her original breast cancer diagnosis, she was living with Stage IV disease after bone recurrence in 2008 and spread to the stomach lining in 2011, while continuing clinical-trial care and working as a teacher.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Sandra's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sandra Morales, Female, 40s | Stage III

Sandra is doing well, sees her oncologist twice a year, and continues hormone-blocking therapy to reduce recurrence risk.

Stage I HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Faye's Patient Story

Patient Info: Faye Ruopp, Female, 60s | Stage I

Biomarkers: ER-positive

Completed lumpectomy and radiation and began long-term hormone therapy in September 2014.

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Stage IV Breast Cancer: Fleur's Patient Story

Patient Info: Fleur Profinet, Female, 40s | Stage IV

As of May 2022, Fleur was living with metastatic breast cancer; she said chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy had made her metastases “sleep,” while fatigue, pain, and mood changes continued.

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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Daneen's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Daneen, Female, 50s

Daneen underwent double mastectomy and reconstruction, started radiation and had been taking anastrozole for 2 years when she shared her story.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Lorena's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lorena, Female | Stage I

As of April 2022, Lorena was nearly 3 years into recovery from Stage I breast cancer after double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction and ongoing tamoxifen.

Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Jo's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jo, Female, 50s

Jo recovered well from bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. She remained on monthly Zoladex and daily anastrozole, with no chemotherapy or radiation required.

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Recurrent Lobular Breast Cancer Spread to the Opposite Armpit Lymph Node

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

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

Metastatic Site: Contralateral right axillary lymph node

After surgery for the recurrence and removal of the opposite-side axillary nodes, the patient proceeded with adjuvant chemotherapy and remained in active treatment.

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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie, Female, 60s

As of February 2022, Stephanie was living with locoregional recurrent ILC after extensive surgery and ongoing treatment with Ibrance/Femara, with recent bone, abdomen, and chest scans showing no new cancer growth and continued Femara without chemotherapy.

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Stage I Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Virgie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Virgie Shaw, Female, 70+ | Stage I

As of January 2022, Virgie had Stage I invasive lobular carcinoma removed by partial mastectomy, lymph node biopsy was negative, there were no signs of spread, and she needed no further treatment except regular hormonal therapy medication.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Yurley's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Yurley, Under 40 | Stage III

She reports that her breast cancer is in remission and that she continues hormone therapy.

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Breast Cancer: Lisa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Lisa

Lisa described her breast cancer as being in remission and remained on hormone therapy while managing lymphedema, menopausal symptoms, and fear of dying.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Sanjana's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sanjana | Stage I

Sanjana says she has completed treatment and continues monthly check-ups while managing lingering concerns about menopause and the effects of therapy.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Anna's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Anna, Female, 50s | Stage I

As of 2022, Anna was in remission and on hormone therapy after lumpectomy, lymphadenectomy, and radiation therapy, while managing fatigue, cognitive symptoms, and lymphedema.

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Martha

Patient Info: Martha | Stage II

Martha had completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on hormone therapy while managing fatigue, lymphedema, and neuropathy.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Sarah's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sarah | Stage II

Sarah says she is in remission and continues hormone therapy.

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Stage 0 Breast Cancer: Jacqueline's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Jacqueline, Female, 50s | Stage 0

Jacqueline completed treatment for Stage 0 breast cancer and was in remission after breast-conserving surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Edith's Patient Story

Patient Info: Edith | Stage III

Edith said her breast cancer was in remission while she continued hormone therapy; she had also begun separate treatment for lymphoma.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Ada's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Ada, Female, 50s | Stage III

Ada described herself as being in remission while continuing hormone therapy. Fear of relapse remained, but she was focusing on travel, healthier routines and time with loved ones.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Sylvia's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Sylvia | Stage III

Two years after her November 2022 diagnosis, Sylvia reports being in remission and remains on hormone therapy.

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