Live Chat: The Courage to Choose Life on Your Terms with Dar Finkelstein

In one of the most powerful conversations we've ever recorded, Dar Finkelstein—known throughout the metastatic breast cancer community as "The Queen of Joy"—shares her decision to stop treatment and transition to hospice care.After nearly seven years with metastatic breast cancer and 20 years total since her original diagnosis, Dar opens up about the impossible choice many in the MBC community eventually face: quality of life versus quantity of time. With remarkable candor and grace, she discusses how she made this heartbreaking decision, how she told her oncologist and family, and what brought her peace.In this episode, Dar talks about:• The moment she knew it was time to stop treatment• Navigating the "honeymoon period" after ending chemo• How her faith and joy mission sustain her through this transition• Practical advice for planning end-of-life care• The importance of open conversations about death within the MBC community• Finding peace, setting priorities, and still choosing joyTrigger warning: This episode discusses end-of-life issues, hospice care, and death. It's intended for mature audiences living with or affected by terminal illness.Dar's vulnerability and wisdom offer a roadmap for others facing similar decisions. Her message is clear: death is a natural part of life, and we can face it with dignity, purpose, and yes—even joy.Hosted and produced by Abigail Johnston and Melanie Sisk.Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and leave a review — it really helps. Follow us on social media @livefromstage4 and visit our website at www.livefromstage4.org for show notes and links. Your support helps us continue to share important stories and advocate for those living with metastatic breast cancer.Until next time, take care and keep pushing for progress.