Metastatic Breast Cancer
"Men can and do get breast cancer, and in the absence of routine screenings, they need to pay attention to their bodies."
Read Barry's story"My advice for women new to a stage IV diagnosis is to learn to live in the moment."
Read DivineMrsM's story"By the time I had the surgery, more lumps had appeared, including a fast-growing one on my neck."
Read Kattysmith's story"Once I'm up and moving, I have hours and hours where I feel okay, some moments where I feel terrific."
Read mirryp's story"I am living my life with stage IV cancer; I laugh, work, raise my children, travel, have good days and challenging days."
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"I ignored it...even convinced myself it was not getting larger, but it was."
Read NeverForsaken's story"I try and live every day like I would have before breast cancer invaded not just my body but my life."
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"MBC is always there — it doesn't overwhelm me or prevent me from enjoying life, but it has put its shadowy filter over everything."
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"I also have multiple sclerosis (MS), so having only one breast seems like a minor thing to me."
Read jaycee49's story"I plan on watching my three (so far) grandchildren grow up and celebrating my 50th anniversary in 6 years."
Read IntoLight's story"Don't be afraid to ask stupid questions. There are none. And don't be afraid to advocate for yourself."
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"I have learned that people with stage IV still enjoy living AND [are] not afraid to live."
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