ABOUT ME

Hi I’m Taylor. I was 32 years old when I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Everyone’s experience with a cancer diagnosis will be different. Here’s a little detail about mine:

I was diagnosed with stage four right away; the cancer metastasized and spread to my liver making it stage four. The technical diagnosis is invasive inductal carcinoma, stage four grade three. I had two large tumors and they were estrogen receptor positive and HER2+. I got diagnosed in May 2022 and started chemo a month later in June.

I did chemo infusions every three weeks on Mondays with three different chemo drugs.  Each round would take about 4-5 hours. Side effects would usually hit 2-3 days after the infusion. I was fortunate to only do four rounds of chemo. I had been told and anticipated eight. The doctor scheduled a PET scan after three months (four rounds) of chemo, and I was able to stop when my PET scan came back with no signs of malignancy. I was secretly hoping the cancer would be gone but didn’t know if it worked that fast.

I am now three years cancer free! I continue to go in for two hormone targeted infusions every three weeks and get PET scans about every four months. 

I believe everyone going through cancer needs a team. As much as I felt this was solely my diagnosis, my team has always been the best support system during and after chemo. Team Tay was created to show support, and I hope to support and help others by sharing my experiences. To follow my journey follow @teamtay

Thanks for being on Team Tay!

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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