A Glimmer of Hope in the Shadows of Diagnosis Alison McCullough's story is one of resilience and survival in the face of aggressive cancer.
When she discovered a lump while shaving, she was preparing for New York Fashion Week as a model. What followed was a harrowing tale of delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, and a desperate search for care.
Triple negative breast cancer accounts for 10 15% of cases, with limited treatment possibilities. Dr. Erica Mayer's assertion that patients are doing better than ever before is at odds with McCullough's experience.