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 was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 at 43 years of age. I had no family history of breast cancer...and at the time, the age of a recommended mammogram was between 45-50. I found the lump myself.
I followed the guidelines set forth by my oncology team. This included: 9 rounds of chemotherapy, double mastectomy with lymph node removal, followed by 6 weeks of radiation. Grueling to say the least!
Because my cancer was hormone driven; I was prescribed a hormone blocker that I took everyday for five years. If I could only go back in time and take it for another five; which is now the current recommendation.
AND I THOUGHT I HAD W-O-N!!!
Twelve years later. May 2023. I had been feeling winded while hiking. It was hard to even make it to the trailhead from the parking lot. I went in for a PET scan. A mass was found in my left lung. A biopsy was followed by the realization that my breast cancer had returned. METASTATIC BREAST CANCER - STAGE IV.
There is currently no cure. There are drug treatment plans that hopefully halt any growth or other organ involvement. As soon as one treatment regime "fails", it is on to the next. I am presently on my "first-line" of treatment with scans coming up in November.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING DONATING TO METASTATIC BREAST CANCER RESEARCH!
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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