ELLEN LANDSBERGER

Upon developing metastatic breast cancer 22 years after my primary lesion, I began to research how this delayed invasion of my spine could occur. I learned about dormancy and chose to turn my anger and fear into activism. I am a member of the Alliance because I believe in this organization’s mission to advance research to treat metastatic disease and to advance access to optimal care for all who are living with MBC.

As a physician, it’s not surprising that I’m getting more involved in research advocacy at my treatment institution, MSK. I’ve been a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality and am the MSKCC Patient Advocate representative to the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium. I am a Team Leader with the National Breast Cancer Coalition which advocates for research and funding with the Department of Defense program. My most fun as an advocate living with MBC is my involvement with the Our MBC Life podcast sponsored by SHARE Cancer Support.