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Brave Mother Fights Stage 3 Cancer for Her Children

6/25/2025

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Misty De La Cruz, 43, battles stage three triple-negative breast cancer, a daunting diagnosis with only a 20% survival rate. Since her 2023 diagnosis, she has bravely faced chemotherapy and surgeries, all while navigating the emotional upheaval for her eight children. De La Cruz fights to keep her family’s life as normal as possible amidst the turmoil.

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Story summary

Misty De La Cruz, 43, battles stage three triple-negative breast cancer, a daunting diagnosis with only a 20% survival rate. Since her 2023 diagnosis, she has bravely faced chemotherapy and surgeries, all while navigating the emotional upheaval for her eight children. De La Cruz fights to keep her family’s life as normal as possible amidst the turmoil.