My name is Aurora and I'm going to turn 54 on the 27th of this month (August). I was initially diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2009 and underwent chemo, mastectomy and radiation. I took the drug Tamoxifen to keep the C at bay. Last year (2013) in July I broke my right femur (leg to hip bone) and when they went to operate they found cancer. Further exams (scans) showed metastatic breast cancer to many bones including rib, shoulder, and leg. Underwent radiation and started on the drug Arimidex. I stayed hospitalized for three and a half months.

I've had to go on permanent disability due to my extensive bone mets. I walk with pain with the help of a cane. I'm no longer able to drive a car. I stay home alone most of the time. I take antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication to help with the emotional pain.

It's frustrating not to be able to play with my grandson, help with chores around the house, grooming and bathing is difficult. 

Please share this blog with your friends and help us raise awareness for the 30% of women who go on to develop metastatic breast cancer. Not everything is Pink. The "unspoken" truth is that 3 in 10 early diagnosed breast cancer patients will go on to join the ranks of stage 4 - no cure - disease.