In this solo episode, I open up about one of the hardest moments in my stage 4 cancer journey — starting chemo. I share how my cancer recently progressed to the pleura of my right lung, leading to fluid buildup and regular thoracentesis procedures just to breathe easier.I also walk through the four different oncologist consultations I had while trying to figure out my next step, what it was like to hear conflicting advice from top doctors, and ultimately why I chose to begin treatment in Austin surrounded by my family.This conversation is raw and real — I talk about my fears, my hopes, and the emotional weight of stepping into chemo after being on targeted therapies. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be in this place of uncertainty, or if you’re walking a similar path yourself, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone. Stay connected and follow socials: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bismalalji/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- #metastaticbreastcancer #cancerdiagnosis #breastcancerfighter #cancerwarrior #hormonepositivebreastcancer #livingwithcancer #livingwithstage4 #stage4breastcancer #receivinghelp #cancercaretaker #breastcancerpodcast #cancerpodcast #stage1breastcancer #stage2breastcancer #stage3breastcancer #triplenegativebreastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerprevention #her2positive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices