From Stage 4 to NED: Why Medical Advocacy Matters
Chemo didn’t work. But advocacy, alternative care, and trusting my instincts changed everything
When I was diagnosed with stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer—HER2-positive, ER-positive, and PR-positive—everything changed. I began treatment hoping the cancer would respond and that I could move forward with more time and clarity.
But after chemotherapy, the results were not what we expected. The tumors had not only returned—they were larger. I was told I had just a 6% chance of survival and that radiation was the next step.
That’s when I began to take a more active role in my care. I asked more questions, incorporated alternative therapies alongside conventional medicine, and fought for a mastectomy—even though it wasn’t initially part of the plan. It took persistence, but the surgery was eventually approved.
After the procedure, the pathology report revealed a dense cluster of tumors—not just a single mass. That discovery changed everything. Based on those findings, I no longer needed radiation.
Since January of this year, I’ve been NED—No Evidence of Disease. And I believe that advocating for myself, staying open to integrative options, and trusting my instincts played a major role in that outcome.
This journey showed me how important it is for patients and families to have the freedom to ask questions, explore all options, and make informed decisions.
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