Anne’s Story

Site created on August 6, 2021

In mid July 2021 Anne was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma in her right breast and at least one lymph node. While waiting for further testing she ended up in urgent care with a pathological fracture of her L2 vertebrae confirming that the cancer had metastasized to her bones: spine, ribs, pelvis, skull and sternum. She is currently listed as stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.  While this is not information anyone wants to receive, our family is full of hope and positive thoughts. Our biggest concern is our children and the impact this will have on their lives.  We are immensely blessed with friends, family and community wide support and encouragement. Thank you! 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Anne Miller

A long overdue update to share the news that since August I have had two rounds of PET/CT scans that show “no evidence of metabolically active metastatic disease” Every organ scanned was “unremarkable.” Meaning while I still have evidence of healing tumors and lesions, there is no evidence of active cancer. Which is a pretty great report! 

My doctors have told me that I don’t get to say that I am cancer free or even in remission. MBC is aggressive and has a tendency to return if not treated. But, the treatment I am on is working and that is the best I could ask for. 

As for my plan forward, I am hoping to reduce my chemotherapy regime to lower my toxicity levels. But, that will be a conversation I have with my oncologist. They still want me doing chemo every 3 weeks - forever. That has been working for me, but I’m playing the long game here and am interested in being as gentle with my body as possible.  I continue to have bone strengthening meds and estrogen suppressing injections. I also continue to go to acupuncture weekly - which I love. 

All is good with the family. Dash and Emrie are happy at school and Mike has been going into Seattle most days. 

Thanks again for the continued love and support. 

Miller

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