Fight With Knowledge Not Fear
Fight with Knowledge
Not Fear
At CarrieLynCares Breast Cancer Foundation, we’re dedicated to a two-part journey: making sure women with dense breast tissue receive proper early screening, and ensuring women diagnosed with Stage II, Stage III, or metastatic breast cancer understand the importance of brain screening. Every woman deserves to "fight with knowledge, not fear".
Remembering Carrie
Carrie’s Story: How It All Began
Carrie’s journey with breast cancer began in 2016 when she was diagnosed with HER2-positive Stage 3 cancer. Despite undergoing intensive treatments, a lack of early brain MRI screening delayed the detection of metastases, dramatically impacting her quality of life. Her experience inspired our mission: advocating for early MRI screenings to ensure no woman faces this fight unaware.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to change insurance guidelines so that brain MRI screenings are covered for all women whose cancer has spread beyond the breast—before symptoms arise. We advocate for early detection, full transparency, and better quality of life.”
Our Vision:
A healthcare system where early brain metastasis detection is the standard, not a privilege.
The Power of Early Detection
Early detection of brain metastases can extend life and improve treatment options for women with High-Risk Stage II, Stage III, and Metastatic Breast Cancer. MRI screening isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
Diagnoses Annually
316,950
total breast cancer cases50,045
DCIS (Stage 0)116,771
STAGE 183,408
STAGE 240,035
STAGE 326,691
STAGE 4Carrie Lyn Cares Core Goals
Update NCCN guidelines so that women with MBC can be aware of the risks of brain metastases and can receive periodic, monitoring MRI brain scans before debilitating symptoms appear.
Raise awareness about the dangers of delayed detection and the importance of MRI screening for metastatic patients.
Advocate for legislative change by working with policymakers and the medical community.
Provide financial assistance for patients facing insurance denials.
Educate and empower patients to demand the care they deserve.
Learn How You Can Help
Make A Difference
Together, we can help change insurance guidelines and assist women in accessing life-altering brain MRI pre-screenings for high-risk Stage II, III, and metastatic breast cancer patients. Your support brings hope, extends lives, and ensures no woman faces high-risk breast cancer alone by detecting brain metastases early.
