Elena, 38, a marketing executive from Moscow, found a small lump during a self-exam in 2022. A biopsy confirmed stage I breast cancer. “I panicked—my mother had died from breast cancer, so I feared the worst,” she says. Her oncologist recommended CTC testing to guide treatment. “The results showed my cancer was slow-growing and responsive to hormone therapy, so we avoided aggressive chemo,” Elena explains. She supplemented with IV nutrient therapy and worked with a virtual coach to manage stress through meditation. Now 18 months post-treatment, Elena’s scans are clear. “Living in Russia, I worried about access to personalized care, but the CTC test changed that. It let my team tailor a plan that respected my body and my life. I’m back at work, traveling, and cherishing every moment.” She advises: “Don’t let fear make decisions for you. Ask for tests that show your cancer’s behavior—not just statistics. It made all the difference.”