How I Learned I had Breast Cancer: My Unexpected Diagnosis | Christine's Breast Cancer Story

[@KristinePierceTV]

Thank you for sharing your story, Christine! I had early stage breast cancer (IDC and DCIS) in 2018, underwent surgeries and 4 cycles of chemotherapy then eventually hormone therapy and bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy on July 2020 to help prevent any recurrences. October 2020 I had new pain that was lingering so my Oncologist ordered MRI of my lower back. They found metastasis to my spine and bones in four places. After ordering bone Biopsy on November 13, 2020, my Oncologist called me to let me know there was progression and that I was Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer with mets to my spine and bones. I underwent 13 rounds of high intensity radiation then on to my first line of treatment Ibrance + Letrozole + Zometa which is a combination targeted therapy (oral chemo) and hormone therapy. Today, September 2023, I am still in my first line of treatment and I will be three years with Stage 4 MBC this coming November 13, 2023; and five years since my early stage bc. Praying for all of us going through cancer and any other illnesses. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cathriencath1881]

Hi Kristine. Hope you always Healthy. Do you have pain when the cancer metastase to bone?

[@KristinePierceTV]

@@cathriencath1881 Yes, I do have pain. I'm now in Palliative care and taking strong pain medications.

[@cathriencath1881]

@@KristinePierceTV what kind of pain? Honestly i feels pain too. But can check on january because i need wait for insurance waiting periode. So scare and worry. But my armpit. Ribs really pain. Do you have pain in armpit too?

[@djsutherland877]

This old hymn came back to memory, "Have Thine own way; Thou are the Potter, I am the clay. Mould me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still." Christine said she had a low self esteem, God rearranged her schedule and changed her life to help others. She has purpose and can bless others with her trials. I am also going through the same journey now in the beginning stages of chemo, stage 4 breast cancer. My prayers are for all of the patients going through cancer. It wasn't in our DNA but it was in God's plan. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.

[@maryannebarry9123]

I was diagnosed at 41 with Triple Negative BC. I relate to everything you said. Thank you for sharing. This is an important message for all woman that hear this…. God Bless you.

[@umaannamalai1342]

Hi even me had triple negative breast cancer a year ago, how old you are now,can you pl tell diet you followed

[@maryannebarry9123]

@@umaannamalai1342 Hi, had triple negative at 41 and again at 51 in the same breast. The second time I had a total mastectomy. I am now 60 and am doing well. I eat almost all organic. Wishing you well.

[@umaannamalai1342]

Thank you so much for your kind reply

[@halaissa7843]

Even me i have triple negative brest cancer stage 3 im 48 but im still fainting, chimo therapy, 15 radiotherapy, 15 immune terapy, 6 zeloda tabl6 targeted therapy session, 12 piller every day for 6 month , total 41 sessions, but im still faiting, snd im very happy, I started writing my first book❤ We have people worth fighting for❤❤

[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

Wow. You have been through so much, and that you still call yourself lucky says a lot! You turned a nightmare into a new and better life. You are a true example of hope winning over cancer. Best of luck in all you do and may you be blessed with continued good health.

[@slporter722]

You are a true warrior. Your strength and resiliency is a role model for all women. Thank you

[@clairebeever3038]

I’m so glad you have done that for all us women who really do feel less than …. Cancer is awful but no one really talks about how your disfigured no hair and look nothing like yourself … I was unable to have reconstructive surgery as my cancer had spread to my skin and I needed much of my skin taken … I love you tell the truth sending you much love and your beautiful ❤❤

[@majaniewiadomska6341]

Thank you for sharing your story. Just a few weeks ago I went through the diagnosis, breast surgery, and many emotions that you have mentioned, including hitting rock bottom. It has been a few weeks from my surgery now. What hits me at this stage is the fact that it's so heart breaking what women go through in our lifetime, just to be pressured by society to fit a certain image that the media and industries feed on. It's absolutely heart breaking. Thank you for telling your story Christine, it is very encouraging. I personally have decided not to go through any reconstructive surgeries. I decided to respect my body and not put it through unnecessary procedures just to meet expectations and pressures of the external world. We as women have to start respecting ourselves before others start to respect us. Greetings, and best wishes from Canada.

[@faridak2194]

Been 10 days since I've had a mastectomy. It's strange . Sometimes I feel veery privileged that it's been caught early and then at times I cry at the thought of my mutilated body.

[@majaniewiadomska6341]

@@faridak2194 Yes, it is emotional rollercoaster. It's been 9 months from my surgery and I still cry! If you think doing reconstruction is the right thing for you, you should seriously consider it. At least go for the consultation to ask questions and then decide. I went to see a plastic surgeon and decided to turn down implant reconstruction. Having said that I know people who went for it and did well. It is a personal decision and also not a permanent one in the sense that you may not want implants or reconstruction today, but you can change your mind a month or a year from now.

[@Ellie20145]

Good on you! I had a DMX in 2019, I tried implants in 2020 and I went flat in 2022 after 6 surgeries. Now I’m facing the removal of my ovaries and I’m doing my best to reclaim and maintain my womanhood. I believe this journey happened to all of us for a reason and I truly appreciated your story. Thank you! 💗🙏

[@SidneySmith678]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are a very strong lady!

[@iamwinningrightnow]

We are not our breasts! What an incredible story.

[@kaylajensen9670]

❤❤❤

[@revn9203]

This lady shows incredible strength. Her journey has been full of tough challenges. She is admirable and a source of strength for others. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@safiahnordin5116]

U r a very strong woman! God bless you!

[@jroodenburg5767]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and especially for saying you are a cancer thriver. I have recently been diagnosed and I found your story really empowering . I long to be able to tell people I'm a cancer thriver.

[@bojigirl5672]

Thank you!!! I had a bilateral mastectomy after my second occurrence of breast cancer. I chose to not reconstruct my breasts. No one understood why. My thought was why should I? Do I have to? YOU GET IT!

[@umaannamalai1342]

I admired you story, I am in remission now, you gave me lot of strength 😊

[@lorec.9322]

Thank you for sharing your story .

[@BlackCat-s4n]

Such a strong woman! ❤

[@sallymccoy6286]

Thank you for sharing your cancer journey with the world. Such courage and fight gives hope to others having to go or have gone through cancer treatments and surgeries as yourself. God Bless you. 😢💔🙏🏼🙏🏼☣️🎗🎗✝️

[@bravoaddictAnn]

She had triple positive breast cancer, which arguably has the best prognosis.

[@angelawalker2321]

I love you I thank God for you and your beautiful strength 💪🏽 thank you so very very much ❤️ I thank God for you 🙏🏽

[@faridak2194]

What an amazing lady ❤

[@711Mer]

I feel you I am on my 4th round of chemo and being positive

[@LisaWarren-s6n]

I think I was supposed to see this today. Thank you… I had stage 2 her2+ breast/lymph cancer in 2021 and decided to have reconstruction in December on the other boob, not mastectomy side. I had reconstruction and then 3 weeks later it burst leading to another operation last weekend. I’ve since developed an infection and I may have to lose the entire implant. Like you I feel that pressure as now I might end up flat chested. Not sure if I am ready for this… you are so strong, thank you for posting that video x

[@briettasonlen1208]

Hello! I also had her2+ stage 3 breast/lymph on right breast. Not a common cancer, I was told. I opted to have double mastectomy. The cancer center I went to was amazing, as was my surgeon (all women, yes it matters). I went to my plastic surgeon on 8/21 for my tissue expander surgeon. Next week I go for my first "fill." I don't quite have the trust and faith with this doc as I did with my previous team. I appreciate your comment. It's okay to have these fears, I suppose. I hope everything turned out well for you - wherever you are at right now - peace sister

[@disandero2333]

Gosh you’re very beautiful. I think this experience has made you more so x

[@Ceerads]

Sugar does not cause or exacerbate cancers. Thank you for sharing. I like your no-nonsense manner.

[@starfiles7689]

Hi may ask what stage is your cancer? Thank you

[@tanyadawnwalker3675]

🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@Lollii_Popp]

In my deepest and sincerest thought, i believe cancer in itself is bad, however, i do believe there is an over treatment of cancers thats even worst. Im wondering if there is something that can be done to treat cancer without the over treatment. Chemo and radiation causes other issues and diseases. Why? After many decades of research, chemo and radiation, with medication is the only way? I find this disheartening for women. I dont mean to appear insensitive. I just believe there has to be another less harming way to tackle cancer without the deadly side effects.

[@doctrishvet9176]

Are her2 positive and er/pr negative?

[@zonnebloemsummer6435]

Did you use birthcontrol? I’m afraid it causes cancer

[@natasha3210]

I really don't understand cancer I thought it was for women who are overweight with unhealthy habits

[@jbreezy2501]

Ur ignorance is astounding

[@karenthomas5964]

Seriously?? Educate yourself. As if cancer patients are to blame for their decease. Cancer can happen to anyone at any time. Hope you never get it.

[@Johannapal]

Obviously is not the cause of that even kids get cancer !

[@shellyhunt4910]

Right I was just diagnosed with breast cancer I wish people were educate themselves instead of just talking

[@anneherman6745]

🩵🐬

[@nnorthwest9594]

I wonder what she could have been exposed to in the modeling industry. What are all the clothes, makeup, any other substance they put on the models made of?