Leslie Falduto is a registered nurse and was diagnosed with early stage, triple positive, breast cancer at the age of 31. She had been married for 3 years and her oldest son was two years old. After many chemotherapy treatments, radiation, and surgeries, she got the “all clear scan” in 2011. Leslie has always been passionate about health and healthy living, so she trained and ran in two half marathons after treatment. Leslie and her family welcomed their second son a few year later.
In 2014, Leslie discovered her breast cancer had metastasized. While working in the Neonatal ICU, she had a grand mal seizure. That is when she found out that breast cancer had spread to her brain, lung, and spine. This is also when Leslie discovered METAvivor and began volunteering for them.
Today, Leslie is passionate about educating others on MBC, became a registered yoga teacher, and lives life to the fullest. She has been involved with the DOD as a consumer reviewer for their BCRP, been a patient ambassador, a peer advocate for a researcher, and has participated in several other panels and events to raise awareness about MBC.
Her goal remains to be a voice for those who cannot, educate others on MBC, and continue to make memories with her husband and sons. And yoga, lots of yoga.
