1 STEP FORWARD – 2 STEPS BACK I change my clothes and then I am there reminded of how life has changed, Reminded that I am not the same. 1 STEP FORWARD – 2 STEPS BACK My scars are what I face everyday making it hard to run away. They take me back to that...
We have received a book review from Christin Boisse, a mom of three who is currently fighting IBC. We love hearing from our readers and books suggestions are very helpful. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes”...
IBC metastasizes to the brain in about 19% of IBC patients within the first 2 years after diagnosis. Unfortunately the incidence of these metastases is increasing despite more effective systemic therapies that have controlled a subset of other organ metastases for...
One day I woke up sick and found out I would never get better. It seemed surreal to be told I was dying when I felt so very alive. I needed to “fight” but no one could tell me what that would mean beyond initial treatments. Very active and in generally good health, I...
Age at diagnosis 33 Year diagnosed 2011 Brief Story I was diagnosed at 29 weeks gestation. Being ER+, PR+, and HER2-, it was in my best interest to start chemotherapy immediately. I had a cesarean section shortly following the first round of chemo; delivered a healthy...
