Why I’m Running: ‘Other cancer patients deserve the chance to thrive’
"Cancer can be relentless. You know what though? So are the researchers at the Dana-Farber."
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.
Name: Anne Keane
Age: 43
From: Hingham
As a current Stage IV breast cancer patient at the Dana-Farber, I know first hand the power research can have. I was diagnosed nearly 8 years ago, and have been on treatment ever since. In my latest scans, my cancer actually shrunk. It means that my treatment is STILL working, yet the cancer is STILL there. Cancer can be relentless. You know what though? So are the researchers at the Dana-Farber.
At some point, the medication I am now on was a trial. Research made that happen. It’s why I run the Boston Marathon — to raise money for cancer research. When I was diagnosed, my daughter was a year and a half. Since then I have seen her go into Kindergarten, compete on a swim team, and so much more. I was able to go back to work, travel and enjoy so many wonderful family moments.
It was never in my wildest dreams that I would live this long to see all of these amazing things. Other cancer patients deserve the chance to thrive, and research can make that happen.
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