Active 3 days agoHave you had difficulties dealing with the medical community? From doctors and nurses to hospital administrators, insurance companies, and even pharmacies... many of our community members have shared stories of frustration and the need to advocate for themselves with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentAdvocacyInsurance & Disability
Queer experiences in CancerlandHi everyone! I wanted to start a thread talking about anyone’s experience on being queer in the clinic. It can be pretty tough as a non-binary cancer thriver, swimming through...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAdvocacyAwarenessTips & Advice
Have you sought out a second opinion?If you have, what was your experience? What criteria were critical in this decision? Do you have any tips or advice for someone looking for one?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAdvocacyTips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAdvocacyHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
How do you advocate for yourself?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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAdvocacy
Surviving spouseBoth my wives died of breast cancer. I married my first wife, Jimmie Lou, when she was 20 years old. She was diagnosed at 38 years and 6 months and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAdvocacyAwarenessFriends & Family
Will you share your experience with advanced breast cancer? Take our In America Survey!Thank you for your interest. This survey is now closed. Our 2023 In America Survey provides an opportunity for those living with or caring for someone living with, Advanced Breast...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAdvocacyAwarenessTips & Advice
