Every day 117 people in the U.S. die of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also known as Stage 4, where the breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Funding MBC research is the only way to find a cure!
ABOUT OUR #LIGHTUPMBC AMBASSADORS:
Donna C: Colorado State Captain
10 years after my early-stage diagnosis, I was diagnosed with Metastatic Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2019, just as I was turning 50. Thanks to scientific research for MBC, I've benefited from several medications that were not an option for me in 2019. I'm now on my 5th medication. There is no cure, and there are only a limited number of medications. This is why MBC research for new treatments is so critical.
Jim U
I’m a guy, and believe it or not, about 1 out of every 200 breast cancer cases happens to a male ... and I’m one of them. In late 2025, five years after my initial tumor was removed, I found out another tumor had developed in my rib as Stage IV metastatic cancer. The good news? Thanks to research, my current treatment includes a drug that didn't even exist a decade ago, and it's already helped extend over a million lives. My hope is that with continued funding, the next big breakthrough will be ready right when folks like me need it.
Karen S
I was diagnosed with Stage 1A in 2015. Six years later, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This October marks 4.5 years since my MBC diagnosis, and I'm on my 3rd line of treatment - my life depends on more treatment options being developed.
Annette A
I have taken letrozole and Kisqali for metastatic breast cancer. I have been NEAD for most of 3 yrs dx. NEAD is the smallest cancer can be and is not seen on scans.
WHAT IS #LightUpMBC ?
The #LightUpMBC campaign is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research to benefit METAvivor. Held annually in October, the campaign partners with hundreds of iconic landmarks around the world to illuminate in the symbolic MBC awareness colors of green, teal, and pink. By uniting patients, families, and supporters, #LightUpMBC shines a spotlight on the urgent need for more research and resources to improve outcomes for MBC patients.
#LightUpMBC Live is a dynamic virtual event that serves as the centerpiece of the #LightUpMBC campaign, bringing together the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community and its supporters for an evening of storytelling, inspiration, and impact. Hosted annually on October 13 on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, this live-streamed program features powerful stories from MBC patients and their families, musical performances, and appearances by special guests who amplify the mission of raising awareness and funds for MBC research. #LightUpMBC Live provides a platform for education and advocacy, highlighting the urgency of funding scientific breakthroughs for the most advanced stage of breast cancer. For more info on how to watch, get involved, or view the list of participating landmarks, please visit www.LightUpMBC.org
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