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
Kristin Kubicki, National Marketing Manager, #LightUpMBC
I was first diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in 2011 after finding a lump in my breast when my only child was just a year old. My treatment included surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The medication I took to prevent recurrence did not allow for an opportunity to extend my family biologically. Once I recovered from treatment, I excitedly went full force into life: time with my family, back to work, trips, exercising, and teaching my daughter new things.
Six years later, I started having neck pain. After months of working with a chiropractor, the pain got worse. An MRI showed my cancer had metastasized to my spine. I was mentally getting ready for another round of chemo and radiation when my oncologist advised me that with Stage 4, less aggressive treatments are used first to offer the best quality of life.
That is when the devastation hit home for me, that there is no cure for MBC and this disease will be part of the rest of my life. I volunteer for METAvivor to increase research and have more treatments available when my cancer outsmarts the current regimen. I want my daughter to have her mother with her as many years as possible.
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!