Metastatic Breast Cancer
Sadiqa’s Story
Breast cancer was something Sadiqa thought she understood—first as a child watching her aunt go through it, and later as a physician caring for others. But at 34, just beginning her career and newly married, it became her own reality.
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Beth Gelman’s story is one of profound loss, unwavering honesty, and a deliberate, powerful choice to live with joy.
Read MoreAlison’s Story
In May 2023, Alison Feller was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. Her daughter Annie was just four years old at the time, and the news sent Alison into a spiral of shock and fear. “I remember sobbing in the middle of the night after my diagnosis, terrified that I might die and leave my daughter without her mom.”
Read MoreAvamarie’s Story
When Avamarie Warden received the call confirming her breast cancer diagnosis, she was surprisingly calm. She had already seen the results in her medical portal days earlier, giving her time to brace herself. But there was one moment she will never forget. “The hardest part wasn’t hearing the diagnosis. It was calling my mom.”
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SoCal Model, Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer & Funded Family
Read MoreCheryl’s Story
This past fall, Cheryl walked the runway in Boston with her son beside her—bringing light, warmth, and presence to the stage. Now, just a few months later, she’s headed across the country to join her dearest metastatic breast cancer (MBC) friends in Southern California, dancing once again in celebration of life, connection, and resilience.
Read MoreRina’s Story
When Rina Hawkins felt a lump in early 2024, she trusted her instincts and went to the doctor. Her gynecologist, trying to offer reassurance, suggested it might resolve on its own. But as the mass grew, so did Rina’s concern—and when she returned for a follow-up, the tone shifted. Soon she was navigating mammograms, biopsies, and what she describes as “a wild ride” into the world of breast cancer.
Read MoreHailey’s Story
For Hailey Harris, breast cancer was more than a diagnosis — it was a complete unraveling of life as she knew it. But in the space left behind, something new began to grow.
Read MoreBrittany’s Story
For Brittany Costarella, living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has been a whirlwind of surgeries, treatments, and emotional challenges — but also growth, clarity, and an ever-deepening sense of community.
Read MoreMarie’s Story
Marie Rose’s cancer journey began on a day that should have felt ordinary—but instead became unforgettable. It was Boston Marathon Day in 2012. As she walked through the crowds of tired, triumphant runners wrapped in foil blankets, Marie was reeling. She had just left a specialist’s office after a biopsy and was walking alone with the devastating knowledge that her life had changed.
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