Breast Cancer: Naomi's Patient Story

Patient Info: Naomi, Female

After chemotherapy, mastectomy, and radiation, Naomi remained in ongoing infusion treatment while managing heart failure and other serious treatment complications. Metastatic disease was discussed in a chart note but was later rejected by her oncologist and is not treated as confirmed.

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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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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 0 bilateral non-invasive breast cancer treated with bilateral mastectomy

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female | Stage 0

The patient had bilateral Stage 0 non-invasive breast cancer treated with bilateral mastectomy, with favorable postoperative pathology and no additional treatment required.

Stage IV HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Regina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Regina Ritter, Female, 50s | Stage IV

Biomarkers: HER2-positive

Metastatic Site: Liver | Lung

At the 2013 interview, Regina was living with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer after liver metastasis at diagnosis, later recurrence, and inoperable lung metastasis treated with oral chemotherapy.

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Stage IV HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: Leftfootforward's Survivor Story

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

Biomarkers: HER2-positive

Metastatic Site: Brain | Liver

Leftfootforward was diagnosed with Stage IIB HER2-positive breast cancer in 2010 and metastatic brain/liver disease in 2012; after systemic therapy, Gamma Knife, craniotomy for necrotic tissue, partial liver lobectomy, and resumed Herceptin, her latest scans showed no evidence of disease.

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Breast Cancer: Carol's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Carol, Female

Carol completed breast cancer treatment at age 30, later had 2 children, and 30 years later no longer needed Christie check-ups.

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Breast Cancer: Belén's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Belén, Female

Belén completed mastectomy, chemotherapy through December 2007, and 5 years of hormone therapy, and later attended follow-up visits calmly and confidently.

BRCA Breast Cancer: Susana's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Susana, Female

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Susana was finishing treatment after bilateral mastectomy and delayed chemotherapy complicated by wound-healing problems and allergic reactions.

Stage IV BRCA Breast Cancer: Carolina's Patient Story

Patient Info: Carolina, Female | Stage IV

Biomarkers: BRCA mutation

Metastatic Site: Not specified

Carolina had metastatic breast cancer from the start, completed bilateral mastectomy, multiple surgeries, 6 months of chemotherapy, and 25 radiation sessions, and still had reconstructive procedures remaining.

Breast Cancer: Cindy-Anne's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Cindy-Anne Manoo, Female, 40s

Cindy-Anne completed mastectomy with reconstruction, second surgery, chemotherapy, and 15 radiation sessions after her initial Stage I breast cancer surgery was followed by positive lymph-node and margin findings.

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Stage II BRCA1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Stephanie's Patient Story

Patient Info: Stephanie Hargis, Female, Under 40 | Stage II

Biomarkers: ER-negative; PR-negative; HER2-negative; BRCA1 mutation

Stephanie had Stage II triple-negative breast cancer with BRCA1 mutation, then a local recurrence in April 2023 without distant spread; after surgery, chemotherapy, Keytruda, radiation, and Lynparza, she remained in ongoing post-recurrence treatment.

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Estrogen-sensitive invasive ductal breast cancer with axillary lymph node involvement: chemotherapy, mastectomy, and radiation story

Patient Info: LAM64, Female

Biomarkers: Estrogen-sensitive

LAM64 had estrogen-sensitive invasive ductal breast cancer involving the left breast mass and axillary lymph node, responded completely to 5 months of chemotherapy, and had no residual cancer found at mastectomy before 6 weeks of radiation.

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HER2-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: June's Patient Story

Patient Info: June Lee, Female, 40s

Biomarkers: HER2-positive / elevated HER2 in recurrent treatment context

June had DCIS treated in 2005 and a 2023 left-breast recurrence with lymph node involvement; after 6 months of chemotherapy and mastectomy with lymph node removal, she continued Phesgo injections.

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Stage II Breast Cancer: Danielle's Survivor Story

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

Danielle was listed as cancer-free after treatment for Stage II breast cancer that included mastectomy, chemotherapy, 5 weeks of radiation, and immunotherapy.

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Breast Cancer: Danièle's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Danièle, Female

Biomarkers: Tumor markers rose from 28 to 58 during early chemotherapy

Danièle completed FEC, cisplatin, 25 radiation sessions, and mastectomy with 18 lymph nodes removed; her surgeon said all cancer had been removed, while recovery included pain, dizziness, arm problems, and emotional distress.

Stage IV Small Cell Lung Cancer: Sylvane's Patient Story

Patient Info: Sylvane, Female, 70+ | Stage IV

Metastatic Site: Bone; adrenal glands

After 3 chemotherapy cycles for Stage IV SCLC, Sylvane’s lung tumor had shrunk by half and bone and adrenal metastases had completely regressed, with a final chemo-immunotherapy cycle and then immunotherapy planned.

Hormone-dependent bifocal invasive lobular breast cancer with nodule disappearance after follow-up

Patient Info: Anonymized, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Hormone-dependent; grade II

A 59-year-old patient with hormone-dependent grade II bifocal invasive lobular carcinoma reported nodule shrinkage after 9 months and disappearance of both nodules on ultrasound and mammogram after 12 months, while continuing 3-monthly monitoring.

Breast Cancer: Iris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Iris Ludwig, Female

Iris completed treatment for breast cancer at age 30 and later for a recurrence, including chemotherapy, breast-conserving surgery, radiation, mastectomy, implant reconstruction, and implant removal, while learning to live with fear of death and relying strongly on family.

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Breast Cancer: Eva's Patient Story

Patient Info: Eva Manz, Female, Under 40

Eva completed surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for a second breast cancer and was receiving hormone therapy while managing fear of another recurrence, fertility decisions, and post-treatment adjustment.

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BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Julia's Patient Story

Patient Info: Julia Bring, Female, Under 40

Biomarkers: BRCA1 mutation

Julia had recurrent disease in the axilla with metastases mentioned after initial treatment, then underwent additional surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation while coping with lymphoedema, infertility, weight gain, and retraining needs.

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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Doris's Survivor Story

Patient Info: Doris Teller, Female, 50s

Biomarkers: Triple-negative breast cancer

Doris completed 17 months of breast cancer treatment, returned to work for financial stability, recovered from lymphoedema, and continued to manage reconstruction asymmetry and memory changes after treatment.

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