Breast Cancer Conversations

295. Stage 4 De Novo with Brain Mets Virginia Rodriguez First Line Treatment on Verzenio

Published: May 3, 2026

Duration: 16:33

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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura speaks with Virginia Rodriguez, who was diagnosed with stage 4 de novo metastatic breast cancer after experiencing progressive weakness, digestive issues, dehydration, and a dramatic decline in her ability to walk and function.

Virginia shares what it was like to go from hiking the Camino de Santiago to struggling to climb the stairs in her own home, the emotional experience of finally receiving a diagnosis after months of unanswered symptoms, and how her care team identified breast cancer that h...