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
I am the Founder, Content Creator, and Host of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast & Instagram page. I am also a mTNBC thriver of six years; originally diagnosed early stage a year prior at age 29.
Before beginning breast cancer treatment in 2018, I made the decision to freeze my eggs, holding onto hope that one day I could still become a mom. Just one year later, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, a diagnosis that meant carrying a pregnancy myself was no longer medically possible because of the lifelong treatment keeping me alive.
Through it all, my husband and I never let go of our dream of building a family. We got married, celebrated five years of stable scans while navigating metastatic breast cancer, endured more than 120 immunotherapy treatments and 20 scans, and continued believing that our miracle was still possible.
In 2025, that hope became real through IVF. Our baby boy is biologically ours, and after being matched with the most incredible surrogate, our embryo transfer was successful. Today, our son is growing strong, and we are counting down the days until we finally bring him home this December!
I started Living Our Breast Lives as a way to give back to the MBC community, and also as a way to cope with survivors 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.
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!