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Then & Now

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By Susan Rahn

1 min read

Editor's note: Susan shares about her metastatic breast cancer experience.

MBC reflections

I was afraid;

I am now at peace

I was pessimistic;

I am now optimistic

I felt angry;

I now feel grateful

I thought my actions wouldn't matter;

I know now I am a factor of change

I used to believe the odds;

I now believe in myself

I wanted to give up;

Now I persevere

I am an Advocate

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