July is the month of hard anniversaries. It is a month I wish I could just skip. But I cannot. Instead, I plan to find some purpose in my journey by educating you so you and the people you love do not find yourself walking in my Metastatic Breast Cancer shoes.
July 9, 2019 was the last day I experienced without the fear of cancer. Now we know that I already had breast cancer that had spread to my bones, liver and adrenal gland. But on that day, I was blissfully unaware. I ache for that lost happiness. I find relief in sharing my story so that other people will do the following: perform monthly breast self exams, get annual mammograms beginning no later than age 40 (earlier if you are high risk),know your breast density, know what screenings you need if you have dense breast tissue, know what Metastatic Breast Cancer is and why we need more research done to cure the only breast cancer that kills.
I am an Ambassador for #LightUpMBC. I am working to secure buildings to be lit in the MBC colors (teal, green, pink) on October 13, 2024 – National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day. I am in contact with State Farm Center on the campus of University of Illinois, my alma mater. If you have other ideas for buildings and landmarks with color changing LED lighting, please let me know. All proceeds from the #LightUpMBC campaign go to Metavivor to fund research grants. Your donation might be the one that funds research that finds a cure for me before time runs out.
I am not in control. 
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