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Welcome to my page and thank you for reading my story. I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in January of 2020. After an extensive surgery, physical therapy and radiation, I was considered to be cancer free. 

Three months later, however, a follow up scan showed a new “spot” in my liver.  I had a quarter of my liver removed during the biopsy procedure and spent 3 nights in the hospital recovering. The results showed the cancer had returned and I was officially diagnosed with stage IV/metastatic breast cancer (MBC).  I was devastated and in shock to learn not only was there was no cure for this late stage cancer, but only 30% of patients live longer than 5 years.  It was an unimaginable reality that I had to come to terms with.  

Since that diagnosis over 5 years ago, the cancer spread to my spine, I have undergone more radiation, countless CT scans, MRIs, reconstruction surgeries, monthly bloodwork and oncology visits and over 65 cycles of a clinical trial medication that was FDA approved in 2024.

 The side effects from these medications have caused severe osteoporosis and most recently, fractures in a vertebrae and two ribs. I underwent a procedure in the Fall called Kyphoplasty, to stabilize the vertebrae. 

I am thankful every single day that the treatment protocol has kept me alive this long. At the same time, I grieve daily for  all of the many women I have met and connected with on this journey, who are no longer with us. It is heartbreaking  that their lives were cut short, they deserve to be here with their loved ones.  

I cannot change my reality, or bring my friends back , but I CAN continue to raise awareness for this disease.  I CAN continue to help raise funds that go directly towards life saving research.  I CAN continue to hope and pray for a cure.

Thank you for all of the continued support, prayers and contributions over these last several years.  I am forever grateful for your love, friendship and kindness.🩷🩵💚