Take Your Best Guess: ABC In America StatisticsEach person’s experience with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can be unique. In order to find out more about life with ABC, we conducted our 2nd Annual ABC In America survey... By Editorial TeamNovember 12, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Genetic TestingSome people may choose to have genetic testing to understand their risk of developing breast cancer especially when there is a history of breast cancer in the family. Two of... By Editorial TeamJanuary 3, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However... By Editorial TeamDecember 2, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aid In DyingWhen an individual has a disease that is incurable and may cause a significant amount of pain and suffering, they may choose to seek assistance in dying. The language and... By Editorial TeamOctober 24, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemotherapy and SexGoing through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have many questions surrounding your chemo, like: One question... By BridgetGawinowiczOctober 18, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top “Power Foods” to Combat or Help With Side EffectsSometimes cancer treatment can result in poor appetite, difficulty eating or challenges with digesting food. Note, there are no “magic foods”. The strategy is to eat and determine how can... By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDNOctober 17, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myths & Misconceptions: Diet, Nutrition & Advanced Breast CancerWelcome to Part One of our series on diet, nutrition and advanced breast cancer. In this series, we sat down with one of our advocates, Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO... By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDNOctober 1, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Breast Cancer In America: What’s That?An advanced breast cancer diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information and research available for patients and their loved ones. Many... By Editorial TeamSeptember 24, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Support Circadian Rhythms When You Have Advanced Breast CancerRecently, a research team at Penn Medicine published a report identifying the underlying reasons why chronic disruptions of circadian rhythms can lead to increased risks for tumor growth in people... By TK SellmanAugust 30, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk: Side Effect FrustrationsAdvanced breast cancer itself can have symptoms which can be extremely challenging to manage, however the treatment side effects are often the worst part. Regardless of the stage or treatment... By Editorial TeamAugust 29, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tumor Markers and Advanced Breast CancerTumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by other cells in the body when they are in the presence of cancer cells. Tumor markers are usually... By Editorial TeamAugust 26, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Combating Cancer Related FatigueSometimes when our lives are so busy and full, we may wonder, why do we even sleep? Sleep is, in fact, as important as oxygen, food, and water. It provides... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPHAugust 22, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Letting Go of Toxic RelationshipsDeciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my... By RebeccaBAugust 20, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breast Cancer & Bone HealthBone loss can be a consequence of breast cancer and its treatment. Many of the healthy lifestyle recommendations for women with breast cancer are also good for the bones. Medications... By Editorial TeamAugust 9, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Use of Blood Marker Tests for Cancer TreatmentBreast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. It can develop in different parts of breast tissue. DNA mutations cause changes in breast... By Editorial TeamJuly 29, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Sources of Support & InformationWelcome to part three of our series, Ask the Advocates! We hope you will provide your answers in the comments below, too! You can also feel free to post your... By Editorial TeamJuly 25, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding BRCA1/2 Gene MutationsEveryone — male and female — has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (often written as BRCA1/2). BRCA1/2 are a type of gene called tumor suppressor genes, which means that they play... By Pamela MunnellyJuly 23, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: AcceptanceHere is the newest article in our "Ask-the-Advocate" series talking about acceptance. Feel free to post your own answers to the community question in the comment section below. You can... By Editorial TeamJuly 2, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: Self-CareWelcome to to the second series of "Ask the ABC Advocates"! Feel free to post your own answers to the community question in the comment section below. You can also... By Editorial TeamJune 25, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are the Differences Between Early & Advanced Breast Cancer?The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there are many other contrasts between early and late-stage... By Editorial TeamJune 21, 2019Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
