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 ME
My name is Wren! I am the founder, content creator, and host of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast & Instagram page. I am also an mTNBC thriver of six years; originally diagnosed early stage a year prior at age 29.
Upon diagnosis, my oncologist ran certain tests and found that the tumor cells had enough PD-L1 for me to qualify for immunotherapy treatment. I was quickly put on an immunotherapy, which is sadly no longer FDA-approved in the United States.
Just four months into my first scan and having been on this new treatment, I was deemed No Evidence of Disease, and my scans by the grace of God have remained that way ever since, as I just celebrated 5.5 years No Evidence of Disease this past July on my first line of treatment!
Diagnosed at 29, still here, and turning 36 years old on Christmas! I started Living Our Breast Lives almost four years ago as a way to give back to the MBC community, and also as a way to cope with survivor's guilt. If you take a look at the instagram page @livingourbreastlives, you’ll see that I create monthly segments in order to showcase the MBC thrivers in our community. It brings me so much joy to do this when I can, because our stories deserve to be heard, and I also love the connections that are made. The Living Our Breast Lives podcast is where I host guest speakers living with MBC and we talk about what it’s like to live with this disease each and every day; the good, the bad, and the ugly. These podcast episodes are less about research and data and more about sharing vulnerabilities, hope, and inspiration for the breast cancer community.
In addition to LOBL, I spoke on #LightUpMBC Live last year in 2024 and am an active participant in a MBC in-person support group here in Charlotte, NC, called the Charlotte METsters. I am currently the NC state captain for LightUpMBC Live and will be attended the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium as a patient advocate with Tami Eagle Bowling last December.
Funding research for Metastatic Breast Cancer is the REASON I am still here today, especially with having the triple negative subtype. These treatment options are lifelines for all of us, and we need to live in a world where they do not run out because more lifelines means more LIFE, and EVERYONE deserves more LIFE! Tune into the podcast on either Spotify or Apple Podcast!
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
TAKE ACTION TODAY
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Thank you!