Breast Cancer Stories

Breast cancer is the second most commonly-diagnosed cancer in women after skin cancer, and the second leading cancer cause of death in women. While cases of breast cancer are most commonly carcinomas, less common types include Paget’s disease, inflammatory, and connective tissue.

Patients share their breast cancer stories on:

Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) – a form of cancer where abnormal cells begin growing in the lining of the milk ducts and invade breast tissue beyond the walls of the ducts.
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – a noninvasive form of breast cancer where cancer cells start in the lining of a breast duct and have not spread to surrounding tissues
IDC & DCIS – a combination of both forms of breast cancer.
Previvor BRCA2 – A mutation that indicates a high risk of breast cancer.

Table Of Contents

Advancements in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer 101
Hear from people living with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Resources
Breast Cancer Oncologists & Experts
Navigating Life With Cancer

Advancements in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Patient advocate Abigail Johnston sits down with Dr. Neil Vasan of Columbia University to break down the newest advances in metastatic breast cancer treatment, including promising therapies. Real talk, real hope—straight from the front lines.

👉 Check out what’s new in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment – 2025

Breast Cancer 101

We’ve pulled together information on breast cancer basics from multiple leading sources, including the National Cancer Institute, along with supporting stories from our breast cancer patients, caregivers, and medical experts. Learn more about the second most common cancer in women.

Hear from people living with breast cancer

Real experiences with diagnosis, treatment choices, side effects, and life beyond breast cancer — in their own words.

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stories

July 2, 2020

Joy’s Stage 2, Grade 3, IDC, BRCA1+, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Story
July 2, 2020

Caitlin’s Stage 2B IDC, ER+, PR+ Breast Cancer Story
July 2, 2020

Rach’s Stage 2 IDC Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Story
July 2, 2020

Rachel’s Stage 1B IDC Breast Cancer Story