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FROM THE BLOG AND REAL PINK
April 1, 2024
Iris’ Story: I Didn’t Know Pain Could Be an Indicator of Metastatic Breast Cancer
When Iris completed treatment for stage 2 breast cancer, she assumed her breast cancer journey was over. But 13 years later, after experiencing unexplained pain, Iris was devastated to learn she had stage 4 (metastatic) breast cancer (MBC). “I had no idea pain could be related to MBC,” Iris said. “I have difficult days, but I don’t look at this as a death sentence. My family me strength, and we’re going to live our lives.”
A PODCAST BY SUSAN G. KOMEN ®