My Story
I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a rarer form of breast cancer that affects 10-15% of patients, on July 16, 2024. I have been treated with the Keynote 522 protocol and had Keytruda immunotherapy infusions every 3 weeks, 12 weekly infusions of Taxol and Carboplatin, and 4 infusions of Adriamycin and Cytoxan. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy on February 6th and unfortunately there were still cancer cells in my affected breast and one lymph node. Back to surgery I went on February 20th and had an additional 10 lymph nodes removed. After recovery I began physical therapy to prevent lymphedema and then had 25 rounds of radiation while on lower dose Xeloda. I am still on Xeloda at the maximum dose to give me the best chance that this aggressive cancer will not return. I should be having the first of my reconstructive surgeries in early 2026. To say 2024 and 2025 have been a challenge would be an understatement!
I decided to join the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. I am dedicated to Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever, and I need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.
Your support helps us get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. Funds raised help support breakthrough research and provide assistance to those facing breast cancer today who need our support. Whether it?s emotional support via Komen?s helpline, financial support through Komen?s financial assistance program, or navigation services to break down barriers to care, Komen will be there for them.
Ending breast cancer needs all of us, and your generosity can make a real difference. Together, let?s show breast cancer patients there?s a whole community standing by their side.
Will you please join me in this fight by making your donation today?
