My sister was diagnosed with Stage 4 bc in May, 2004. She had a 10 cm tumor and 2 - 2.5 cm tumors in her breast and 2 tumors on her liver. She had 10-12 rounds of chemo, followed by mastectomy and liver resection, 6 weeks radiation. When she first went to MDAnderson Cancer Center they told her they would not be using the word "cure". Now they do!