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We’re here to hold space for the honest realities of life with MBC. Every situation is unique, and there is hope in feeling seen by others with a shared experience.

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LaToya sits on a bench outdoors holding a child in a pink coat, with family beside her.
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LaToya looks at the camera in a pale blue collared shirt.

LaToya
Strength in Family
Katja sits in her living room in a blue sweater.
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Katja smiles in a dark padded jacket with a harbor behind her.

Katja
Holding on to Hope
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Esther smiles in a purple blouse, seated in her living room.

Esther
Staying Resilient
Kei walks along a tree-lined path with a companion, both in bright clothing.
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Kei smiles in a pink blouse, seated indoors.

Kei
Support From Loved Ones
Lauren laughs with her daughter beside her at home.
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Lauren looks into the distance in a yellow cardigan, rocks and pine trees behind her.

Lauren
Embracing Uncertainty
Melissa listens, seated in a grey cardigan.
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Melissa looks up and smiles, outdoors in soft light.

Melissa
Connecting With Others
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LaToya looks at the camera in a pale blue collared shirt.

LaToya
Mental Health Impact
Esther sits with her granddaughter and lets her apply makeup to her face.
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Esther smiles in a purple blouse, seated in her living room.

Esther
Staying Resilient
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Lauren looks into the distance in a yellow cardigan, rocks and pine trees behind her.

Lauren
Stepping Out of the Flow of Life
Melissa sits with a laptop on a yellow sofa by a window.
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Melissa
Finding Purpose
Esther sits in her living room in a lilac shirt.
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Esther smiles in a purple blouse, seated in her living room.

Esther
Balancing Work and Life
Lauren speaks with her hand raised, in a coral blouse.
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Lauren looks into the distance in a yellow cardigan, rocks and pine trees behind her.

Lauren
Physical Changes
Melissa plays with her dog on the grass in a garden.
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Melissa looks up and smiles, outdoors in soft light.

Melissa
Taking it Slow
Vanessa stands among tall yellow wildflowers with a city skyline behind her.
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Vanessa sits on a park bench in a lilac blouse on a sunny day.

Vanessa
Identity
LaToya sits indoors in a pale blue shirt, looking at the camera.
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LaToya looks at the camera in a pale blue collared shirt.

LaToya
Spreading Awareness
Kei sits on a sofa in a pink blouse, hands clasped.
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Kei smiles in a pink blouse, seated indoors.

Kei
Creating a Patient Group
Kei walks along a tree-lined path with a companion, both in bright clothing.
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Kei smiles in a pink blouse, seated indoors.

Kei
Support From Loved Ones
Lauren sits at a table doing homework with her daughter.
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Lauren looks into the distance in a yellow cardigan, rocks and pine trees behind her.

Lauren
Mothering With MBC
Melissa stands at the shore of a lake in a patterned scarf.
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Melissa looks up and smiles, outdoors in soft light.

Melissa
Becoming a Mentor
Vanessa sits at an outdoor cafe table in a lilac blouse and gold earrings.
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Vanessa sits on a park bench in a lilac blouse on a sunny day.

Vanessa
Keeping the Faith
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Joella sits in a cream leather armchair wearing a navy headwrap, glasses and a navy top with pale blue embroidery, her hands folded in her lap.
Joella

"My lifelong faith means a lot to me."

Meet Joella
Vanessa sits on a park bench in a lilac blouse on a sunny day.
Vanessa

"It’s a fight of your life that you have to go through, but you have to be strong at the same time."

Meet Vanessa
LaToya looks at the camera in a pale blue collared shirt.
LaToya

“I have a long way to go, but I’m still here trying to battle it out.”

Meet LaToya
Katja smiles in a dark padded jacket with a harbor behind her.
Katja

“I know there are cases that are going well, and that’s what I’ve been holding on to.”

Meet Katja
Esther smiles in a purple blouse, seated in her living room.
Esther

“For my kids, they’ve never known Mom or remember Mom without having cancer.”

Meet Esther
Kei smiles in a pink blouse, seated indoors.
Kei

“I must keep living. I must do my best.”

Meet Kei
Lauren looks into the distance in a yellow cardigan, rocks and pine trees behind her.
Lauren

“When I choose to live bigger instead of smaller, my kids embrace a bigger life with me.”

Meet Lauren
Melissa looks up and smiles, outdoors in soft light.
Melissa

"If it feels difficult, know that it's not permanent, that you can go beyond it."

Meet Melissa
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