Stage III Breast Cancer: Kim's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kim A., Female, 40s | Stage III

Kim A. completed mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for Stage III breast cancer with lymph node involvement and later reported remission with no ongoing treatment.

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Recurrent breast cancer with 2 recurrences and ongoing outpatient chemotherapy story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage Metastatic/Advanced

After 2 recurrences/metastases over 7.5 years, she was receiving outpatient chemotherapy as her 3rd treatment course and was focused on continuing daily life while living with recurrent/metastatic breast cancer.

Stage I breast cancer, mastectomy, hormone therapy, and survivorship anxiety story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage I

She had Stage I breast cancer found on her first mammogram in her 40s, underwent total mastectomy, continued hormone therapy, and was approaching a 5-year checkup while coping with anxiety and new discomfort in the opposite breast.

Breast cancer after marriage treated with surgery, radiation, and ongoing hormone therapy story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female

After surgery and radiation, she continued hormone therapy and was working through cognitive and emotional side effects while looking for ways to live more peacefully during ongoing medication treatment.

Stage II breast cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, and hormone therapy story

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

After Stage II breast cancer diagnosed at age 38 in July 2007, she completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery with no lymph node spread, and continued monthly hormone therapy while feeling well and returning to softball.

Breast cancer lymph node recurrence after chemotherapy and surgery story

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female

After completing chemotherapy and surgery for breast cancer and returning to work, she learned at a 1-year postoperative checkup that cancer had spread to lymph nodes, raising questions about further treatment and long-term control.

Stage II Breast Cancer: Alba's Patient Story

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

Alba was undergoing Stage II breast cancer care, had chosen modern medicine after seeking a second opinion and trying alternative approaches, and was on hormone therapy while focusing on recovery.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Amy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Amy, Female, Under 40 | Stage I

Amy had Stage I breast cancer treated with lumpectomy, avoided chemotherapy after the plan changed, and described optimism, recovery goals, and fear-of-recurrence support.

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Breast Cancer: Belsy's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Belsy, Female, 40s

Belsy was declared cancer-free in March 2023 after breast-conserving surgery/lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, with no significant treatment side effects described.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: CL's Survivor Story

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

CL completed chemotherapy and mastectomy for Stage II breast cancer, was no longer taking medication, and continued half-year follow-up with her doctor.

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Stage I Breast Cancer: Clara's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Clara, Female, 40s | Stage I

Clara completed treatment for Stage I breast cancer and focused afterward on nutrition, relapse prevention, staying healthy, and returning to family life.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Claritza's Patient Story

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

Claritza was living with Stage III breast cancer more than 3 years after diagnosis after her initial plan changed from lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy to immunotherapy and pain medication.

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Stage III Breast Cancer: Emilcen's Patient Story

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

Emilcen was still receiving treatment for Stage III breast cancer more than 3 years after diagnosis, after mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

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Stage II HR-Positive Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Tanya's Patient Story

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

Biomarkers: Genetic testing negative; Oncotype DX score 27; MammaPrint low risk; ER-positive

Tanya had Stage II ER-positive breast cancer with a large lobular tumor found on MRI, underwent bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, completed 4 rounds of chemotherapy, and started tamoxifen.

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

Patient Info: Nikoo, Female | Stage IV

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

Metastatic Site: Peritoneum | Ascites | Possible bone

Nikoo’s early lobular breast cancer treated in 2003 with lumpectomy, radiation, and 5 years of tamoxifen recurred 19 years later as ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic lobular breast cancer involving the peritoneum, ascites, and possible bone.

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

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

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

Metastatic Site: Lymph node | Ovaries | Fallopian tubes | Uterus | Bone

Jeri was diagnosed with de novo Stage IV ER-positive, PR-negative, HER2-negative ILC involving lymph node, gynecologic organs, and bone; after progression on 2 estrogen-therapy-based combinations, a different drug stabilized the disease 10 months after diagnosis.

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Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Lisa's Patient Story

Patient Info: Lisa, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone

Lisa’s 2017 lobular breast cancer was found to be Stage II after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction; despite tamoxifen, back pain 3 years later led to PET-confirmed metastatic ILC in the bones.

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Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Kris's Patient Story

Patient Info: Kris, Female | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone | Bone marrow | Stomach

Kris was diagnosed in 2019 with occult de novo Stage IV ILC after endoscopy biopsy showed breast cancer in the stomach, with disease described in the bone, bone marrow, and stomach from skull to femurs.

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

Patient Info: Leanne, Female, 50s | Stage IV

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

Metastatic Site: Brain

Leanne was first diagnosed in 2015 with Stage III triple-positive ILC and then diagnosed with metastatic lobular breast cancer with brain metastasis on April 4, 2018, causing major neurologic and work limitations.

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Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Shay's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Shay, Female, 40s

Shay was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer at 40 after years of clear mammograms, underwent 3 surgeries, and was recovering with ongoing side effects while focusing on education, integrative medicine, and recurrence awareness.

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Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Evelyn's Patient Story

Patient Info: Evelyn, Female, Under 40 | Stage III

Evelyn was diagnosed at 34 with Stage IIIC invasive lobular carcinoma involving breast tissue and a lymph node, with DCIS and ILC also found in the left breast, and became involved in advocacy for ILC detection and research.

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Stage II Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Kristel's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kristel, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

After double mastectomy and 25 rounds of radiation for Stage II invasive lobular carcinoma, Kristel moved into post-treatment support and created a virtual group for others with ILC.

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Stage IV Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Katie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Katie, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Stomach | Pelvis | Spine

Katie was living with metastatic ILC involving the stomach wall, pelvis, and spine while taking ribociclib (Kisqali) with letrozole, with improved stomach findings and stable spine metastases after 6 rounds.

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Stage III Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Kerri's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Kerri, Female, 40s | Stage III

After lumpectomy and double mastectomy for Stage III invasive lobular carcinoma, Kerri used her experience to advocate for better ILC awareness, imaging education, and support for newly diagnosed patients.

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