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Mets Monday: Susan
Susan When were you diagnosed and at what age? What type of breast cancer ? I was diagnosed in August 28th 2013 after a PET/CT scan. I had just turned 43 years. My cancer is ER/PR+ HER2-. I don’t...
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Mets Monday: Carolyn
Everyone, please meet my friend, Carolyn. When were you diagnosed and at what age? What type of breast cancer (i.e., er+ or triple neg)? On May 1st, 2009, I was diagnosed with stage III, er+ pr+ HER2+...
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Mets Monday: the faces of Metastatic Breast Cancer
This video was made by Susanne. Tagged: #BCSM, BCkills, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, cancer, don't ignore stage IV, metastatic breast cancer, Metathriving, stage 4, stage 4 breast cancer
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This, I promise
Understandably, I have been thinking a lot about my priorities since my oncologist told me my cancer is Stage 4. What do I want to do with whatever time I have left. Don’t get me wrong – my oncologist...
View Article5 Stages of Grief
It has only been one month since my oncologist told me that I had metastatic breast cancer, and it’s only been a little over three weeks since my hysterectomy. Honest to dog, it feels like a couple...
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Some Type of Normal
For the first time in almost two months, I went for a run today. Well, it was more like a “jog” than a run based on my effort and time. Still, it does not matter. I put on my running shoes, and I...
View ArticleMental Health, Metastatic Breast Cancer & a Mother-Freaking Pandemic
A question I get asked a lot, and understandably so, has been: “How are you doing?” I typically respond, “Hanging in there.” It’s an answer that tells you absolutely nothing, but conveys the sentiment...
View Article2 Years
It has been 2 years since I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Two years since my heartbroken oncologist informed me that the bone biopsy I had confirmed that the breast cancer was now in my...
View ArticleGood-bye 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, I want to reflect back on what was a pretty transformative year for me. To my surprise and probably everyone else who knows me, I am ending this year in such a great mind...
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