Facing Metastatic (Stage 4) Breast Cancer in Your 20's - Natalia Hernandez's Story

At age 26, Natalia Hernandez was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Natalia tells her story in written posts and through reality-based comic strips that depict her journey from diagnosis to treatment to coping with difficult lifestyle changes.

Your 20's are the Best Time of Your Life! Oh Wait...You Have Cancer

Click on the image below to view Natalia's story as a comic strip.

View Other Breast Cancer Comics

Keri Haberstroh's Metastatic Breast Cancer Story
This brave, honest comic strip chronicles the life of newlyweds Keri and Doug, from Keri's diagnosis to death.
Why Me? Why Not?
View a comic strip about detection, diagnosis and hope. Leslie was in the shower when she felt a lump in her breast. It was Stage 1 cancer.
A Comic Strip for Breast Cancer Husbands
A husband shares his views on caregiving and communication.

View the Rest of Natalia's Comic Strips

Cancer's Only Going to be as Bad as You Let It Be
Natalia finds support from others with breast cancer.
They Said I Wouldn't Live Long; I Wouldn't Live to be Old
Natalia gets a glimpse into what her future may bring.
Don't Be Scared of Your Mastectomy; It's Not as Bad as I Thought It Would Be
Natalia shares what it's like to have a mastectomy.
I Know How Hard It is to Feel Sexy Without Hair
After undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, Natalia changes her appearance when going into public.

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Learn More about Natalia

Natalia Tells Her Story
Through a series of written posts, Natalia gives readers a glimpse on how she copes with metastatic breast cancer
Rallying around Natalia
Read about why breast cancer patients and survivors alike find Natalia's story so inspiring.