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It’s #MetsMonday. Class is in session. 🔹 Metastasis is the medical term for cancer that spreads to a different part of the body from where it originally started. When this happens, it’s referred to as “metastasized.” Other names for metastasis are “metastatic cancer” and “stage 4 cancer.” 🔹 Breast cancer tends to spread to the bones, liver, lungs, chest wall, and brain. 🔹 Cancer cells can also metastasize to the pleural space (the lining around the lungs) such as in my case. This may cause excess fluid buildup in these areas (called malignant pleural effusions), like the over 2 liters of fluid I had drained off last week. 🔹Metastasis uses the same name as the original cancer. So a breast cancer that spreads to the liver, for example, is referred to as “metastatic breast cancer (MBC),” not liver cancer...again, same with me. 🔹So my plan, waiting for our game plan on Tuesday at 1:15 and FIGHT LIKE HELL. My MBC is in the pleural space of my lungs, liver, pelvis, thoracic spine and ribs. Waiting to hear results on my brain MRI (the PET scan was CLEAR in my head so being positive). I always knew there was a chance of MBC for me. It’s how we live once diagnosed with breast cancer. I figured after 7 years out, my chances would go down. But people, cancer is unrelenting. You can never rest. You MUST know your normal. I knew my “pneumonia” wasn’t adding up. I never felt sick other than my dry cough and shortness of breath. So please, listen to your body and get on it if something isn’t right. 🔹Our world has been ROCKED at our house. We truly feel the love and prayers coming our way. Please keep them coming for the PERFECT treatment plan. 🔹I am now part of the amazing metastatic community and want to share @metavivor with you. 100% of their funds goes directly to research. Check it out. I always said they could potentially help me one day. And TODAY is that day!! #holdontohope #HOPElives #AnotherDayAnotherGift #V4VICTORY #SURVIVEtogether #StageIVneedsmore #research #MBC #icangetinyoremission #iWILLgetintoremission #keeptheprayerscoming #gratitude #lovingyou #faith #trust 💚🙏🏼💗✌🏼💙 (at V For Victory Foundation, Inc)