Taking Control: My Journey with Metastatic Breast Cancer
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a year agoI finally decided to do my biopsy for my second diagnosis which is metastasis breast cancer. Cancer in my bone in my spine. I agreed to a treatment without getting a biopsy. But I had to take some type of control and fall back to see what my life and what this is about. I'm glad I did that I got a second opinion and I'm optimistic and I'm strong and still standing and still capable. Be your own advocate.
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Taking charge of your healthcare decisions shows incredible strength, especially during such a challenging time. Getting a second opinion and advocating for yourself are powerful steps that can make a real difference in your treatment journey - many others in this community will find encouragement in your example of staying strong and taking control.
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5 months agoTaking charge of your healthcare decisions shows incredible strength, especially during such a challenging time. Getting a second opinion and advocating for yourself are powerful steps that can make a real difference in your treatment journey - many others in this community will find encouragement in your example of staying strong and taking control.
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