Kelly Shanahan, M.D.
In 2008, I had everything going for me: a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Virginia School of Medicine, I had a busy and successful ob-gyn practice […]
Alpha Lillstrom Cheng
Alpha Lillstrom Cheng (she/her) is a politically connected attorney and an effective voice for advancing federal policy in Washington D.C. Focusing on healthcare policy since 2007, she engages lawmakers through […]
Jamil Rivers
Jamil Rivers was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at age 39. Determined to fight and be here for her children, husband and family, she researched vigorously to learn how to […]
Janice Cowden
Janice Cowden has been living, and thriving, with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer since 2016. Motivation, knowledge, and passion drives her as a steadfast advocate for enhanced education and understanding […]
Lynda Weatherby
I am honored to join the Board of METAvivor as a patient living with Metastatic Breast Cancer since 2013. My first diagnosis was a “Stage 0 DCIS” (a “pre-cancer”) at […]
Sara Sandoval
Sara Sandoval (she/her) was diagnosed with de novo stage IV, triple-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in August 2024, just 40 days before her wedding. At 35, she was healthy, active, […]
Nathaniel Robinson
Nathaniel is a trained MBC researcher and steadfast advocate for MBC patients, caregivers, and families, and he comes to METAvivor with a servant heart and an ambitious vision. Nathaniel’s connection […]
Holly Rider
I have been living with metastatic breast cancer since October 2023, and in treatment for breast cancer since 2017. I retired in January 2024 as Vice President of Impact at […]
Megan O’Neil
Megan O’Neil was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at the age of 30 and later with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at 36. Once told she was “too young” to have […]
Kimberly Luker
Kimberly’s cancer journey began in 2008 with Stage IIB invasive ductal carcinoma, treated with two surgeries, accelerated radiation, and four months of chemotherapy. A recurrence in 2017 prompted a full […]
Judy Greiman
Judy has spent nearly 30 years advocating for research and student aid funding and recently retired from leadership at a major research university with an academic medical center. She continues […]
Sharon Anderson
My name is Sharon Anderson. I am a 56 year old thriver. I am the wife of a wonderful husband, Larry Anderson and the mother of two beautiful daughters, Brianna, who […]