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.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Mina's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Mina | Stage II

Mina said she was in remission and no longer needed medication.

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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.

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Breast Cancer: Manisha's Patient Story

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After changing hospitals and completing treatment, Manisha continued to worry about the cancer returning while focusing on her health and family.

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Maria

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Maria continued to cope with treatment effects and fear of leaving her children while maintaining a sense of hope and gratitude.

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Breast Cancer: Martha's Patient Story

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

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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.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Graciela's Patient Story

Patient Info: Graciela | Stage II

Graciela remained in treatment with tamoxifen after lumpectomy for stage 2 breast cancer; radiation therapy had also been recommended.

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Breast Cancer: Doranci's Survivor Story

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

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Elsa's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Elsa | Stage II

Elsa said her stage 2 breast cancer was in remission after her treatment plan had to be changed.

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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.

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Breast Cancer: Linda's Patient Story

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

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Madeleine's Patient Story

Patient Info: Madeleine | Stage III

Madeleine remained on hormone therapy for stage 3 breast cancer while focusing on living fully and managing fatigue, hair loss, hand-foot syndrome, and the cost of alternative treatments.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Ann's Patient Story

Patient Info: Ann, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; HER2-negative

Metastatic Site: peritoneum; intestines/bowel

Ann was living with metastatic invasive lobular breast cancer involving the peritoneum and bowel. After 9 months of recurrence treatment, she underwent successful ileostomy reversal and regained greater freedom to travel.

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HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Jenna's Patient Story

Patient Info: Jenna, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: ER-positive

Jenna completed 10 rounds of chemotherapy and double mastectomy for ER-positive breast cancer with lymph-node involvement. She was recovering, planning reconstruction, and preparing for long-term tamoxifen.

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Breast Cancer: Suzi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Suzi, Female

Suzi completed lumpectomy, weekly chemotherapy, and radiation and remained on Herceptin every 3 weeks through September 2025. She had not yet been declared to have no evidence of disease.

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Stage IV HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Amy's Patient Story

Patient Info: Amy, Female, 40s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: ER-positive; PR-positive; HER2-negative; BRCA1/2 negative

Metastatic Site: bones

Amy learned within weeks of bilateral mastectomy that invasive lobular breast cancer had involved lymph nodes and spread to her bones, changing her diagnosis from Stage I to Stage IV.

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Goodie16's Story: Grand Mal Seizure Uncovers Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Brain

Patient Info: Goodie16 | Stage IV

Biomarkers: Oncotype DX recurrence score 12; ER, PR, and HER2 results not reported

Metastatic Site: brain

After removal and Gamma Knife treatment of a solitary brain metastasis, Goodie16 had a clear brain MRI in March 2016 and a PET scan showing no evidence of disease in September 2015 while continuing hormonal treatment.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Susan's Survivor Story

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

Susan completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for Stage III breast cancer and described herself as a 10-year survivor.

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