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A metastatic breast cancer (MBC) advocate reflects on the emotional weight of survivor’s guilt and the friendships that sustain her through treatment and loss. She explores what it means to love, grieve, and thrive in a community where life and death coexist. A mental health expert offers insight into survivor’s guilt and coping strategies for those navigating similar experiences.

In this Q&A, Yvonne Williams shares her story of treatment, resilience, and how ctDNA testing informs her care and has become part of her routine over the past 2 years.

How do you tell five kids, from preschoolers to teens, that you have breast cancer?

When Angel Rinker was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, she had to find different ways to explain it to her five kids, all very unique individuals. In this blog, she shares show she met each child where they were, the books that helped, and the lessons she learned about parenting through cancer.

Jeanmarie Mason doesn't see metastatic breast cancer as a death sentence, but as a chronic illness she can live with — and live fully. From pushing for proclamations and lighting bridges to finding laughter in support groups and strength in asking for help, Jeanmarie shows how advocacy and humor keep her grounded. Every morning, she reminds herself, "Above ground, it's a good day." 

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From years of caring for her mother to facing her own triple-positive breast cancer, Charlotte Safrit discovered the power of self-care, as well as her voice as an advocate for others. She says, “I had to let go of how and when it got done. What mattered was that I was finally taking care of me.”

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When Virginia was diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, she was balancing work, motherhood, and uncertainty. Virginia shares how she coped with treatment, chose when to work, and found strength in listening to her body.

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