Do you feel that your medical team listens to and understands you? With doctors' appointments being such a critical component of your lives and treatment plans, it is vital to have a medical team that you feel hears and understands you. What...reactions8repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceAdvocacy
Do you hide your scars? Read what others have to say and share your experiences!Over the years, our AdvancedBreastCancer.net contributors and community members have shared their experiences and relationships with the scars that have accumulated as a result of their advanced breast cancer. We'd...reactions10replies
For those who find it difficult to advocate for themselves, what would make it easier?Advocacy can take on different meanings for people. For those living with MBC, there are usually 3 different types: self-advocacy, individual advocacy and systems advocacy. All kinds of advocacy are...reactions3repliesAdvocacy
Diet and phytoestrogensHi All. I am 44 years old and six months ago had treatment, BC ER+. Stage 1, breast preserved. My own aunt also had breast cancer but the tumour was...reactions10replies
Help with bones, lungs and skinBeen reading someone like me, no pains at all but now in bones, skin and lungs at 74 won't be able to live or respond to treatment as its too...reactions1replySymptoms
What questions do you have for the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community?No one has to go through metastatic breast cancer alone...what questions do you have about your diagnosis or journey that the community can help address?...reactions17repliesCommunityTips & Advice
What frustrating side effect you are currently experiencing as a result of your treatment?Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is challenging, both emotionally and physically. Treatments used to slow or stop cancer’s growth can cause unwanted side effects and create additional strain on a...reactions20replies
Does any one else have a regional recurrence?After 14 years of being cancer-free (original diagnosis in 2007), cancer returned in mid 2020. Luckily discovered early and via scan, was only in a lymph node. Now on both...reactions19repliesDiagnosis
In America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with stage IV breast cancerThe In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient experience and realities of living with stage IV breast cancer, we are fielding our annual In America survey...reactionsrepliesCommunity
Joint pain and moving your body. Stiff joints can really put a damper in your daily life. Moving your body is necessary, but can be difficult with cancer. What are some ways you get your body...reactions4replies