I Was Diagnosed With Stage 4 Breast Cancer at 26 — Living With Metastatic Disease for 27 Years (Part 1)
Wed Feb 04 2026
At 26 years old, I was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer — a moment that changed everything in an instant.
In Part 1 of my story, I share what led up to my diagnosis, the shock of hearing the words “stage four,” and what those early days of fear, uncertainty, and life-altering decisions were really like.
This isn’t a clinical cancer story.It’s the human side — the emotions, the questions, the grief, and the beginning of learning how to live inside a life I never planned for.
If you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or walking through something that feels overwhelming, this episode is for you.
Part 2 will dive into how those early experiences shaped the way I live fully with metastatic disease today.
Available Now!👉 Break the Cancer Spiral – Heather’s 15-minute guide to reset your mindset anytime life feels overwhelmingYou can grab Heather’s new 15-Minute Reset guide and her 5 to Thrive series at https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral
🎧 About the Podcast:I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Each week, they share honest, hopeful conversations about living fully with cancer — the messy, meaningful, real-life parts of survivorship that don’t always make it into the brochure.
🌐 Connect with Heather:Website: HeatherJose.comInstagram: @heatherbjoseFacebook: Heather JoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer
Podcast available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music
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At 26 years old, I was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer — a moment that changed everything in an instant. In Part 1 of my story, I share what led up to my diagnosis, the shock of hearing the words “stage four,” and what those early days of fear, uncertainty, and life-altering decisions were really like. This isn’t a clinical cancer story.It’s the human side — the emotions, the questions, the grief, and the beginning of learning how to live inside a life I never planned for. If you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone you love, or walking through something that feels overwhelming, this episode is for you. Part 2 will dive into how those early experiences shaped the way I live fully with metastatic disease today. Available Now!👉 Break the Cancer Spiral – Heather’s 15-minute guide to reset your mindset anytime life feels overwhelmingYou can grab Heather’s new 15-Minute Reset guide and her 5 to Thrive series at https://shop.heatherjose.com/stop-the-cancer-spiral 🎧 About the Podcast:I’m Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer is hosted by Heather and Larry Jose. Each week, they share honest, hopeful conversations about living fully with cancer — the messy, meaningful, real-life parts of survivorship that don’t always make it into the brochure. 🌐 Connect with Heather:Website: HeatherJose.comInstagram: @heatherbjoseFacebook: Heather JoseYouTube: @ImStillHereCancer Podcast available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music To Life! 💚Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who could use a little calm and encouragement this holiday season.