My Diagnosis and Who I AmThere is nothing quite like a breast cancer diagnosis to rock your sense of self, and also your sense of womanhood. In 2015, I was first diagnosed, and my initial... By Stephanie MillettBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healing Circles, Part IAs most of you will probably know if you've read any of my posts/articles or followed my personal blog NoHalfMeasures, I'm a pretty concrete person in an often very squishy... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding the Right OncologistI knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) prior to my diagnosis in July of 2020. Even in early months that followed, where I thought I only had 2 years... By Mary E. CostelloBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Side Effects Are Disregarded By Your Doctor, and What You Should DoWe have all seen the commercials on the television or the advertisements in magazines, a group of people sitting around a fire while someone plays the guitar. Everyone is smiling... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Men: Know Your Breast Cancer RiskNational Men’s Health Month, June 2022, is the time men are reminded to take stock of their breast cancer risk. So very often, when it comes to getting timely treatment... By Rod RitchieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing My HairHair. Losing it ain't that bad. Or at least for this cancer patient. It's been three weeks since I handed over my hair to the cancer gods, along with the... By Vicki ThompsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Phantom Pain, Years LaterIt's been ten years since my surgery, and I'm still experiencing phantom breast pain. It's a constant, nagging reminder of what I went through -- the cancer, the surgery, and... By Maxine DevereauxBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Stories: We’re More Than Our Diagnosis"I can get through anything, except maybe terminal illness. I have no idea how I would handle that." - Me to a friend, April 2015 Turns out, I handle it... By Mary E. CostelloBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When a Doctor Fires YouI've been fired by a doctor twice in my lifetime, once during a pregnancy and once in the midst of my Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) treatment. I was... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
National Cancer Survivors DayAccording to the website, NCSD.org, National Cancer Survivors Day® (NCSD) is the first Sunday in June each year and is set aside as: A celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Four Stages of My Stage Four MBCOne night in July 2015, I went to sleep, and everything was fine. When I woke up, it was obvious that everything was not fine. My left breast was swollen... By LeanneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Women's Health Is More Than Doctors Visits and TreatmentsBeing a woman is a hard job. We can have many titles, some that include mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. Throwing in a terminal disease like cancer can only... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breast Cancer Women Rock: A Man’s PerspectiveAs we wrap up Women’s Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to sing the praises of breast cancer women. Over the past eight years, as a male breast cancer... By Rod RitchieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women's Health Awareness Month QuizWomen’s Health Awareness Month is recognized every May and this year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedOvarianCancer.net and Endometriosis.net to bring you a Women’s Health Awareness Month Quiz. This... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HairAfter two weeks of chemotherapy, I had started to wonder if it was going to happen, was my hair going to fall out? At first, my hair seemed as strong... By Vicki ThompsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But these topics aren’t just important to those who... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
"But You Don't Look Sick"If you have ever heard the statement, "but you don't look sick," it can be very frustrating for those with advanced breast cancer. Although metastatic (advanced) breast cancer is considered... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Health versus Women's HealthHealth is a funny thing. It's one of those things that I certainly didn't appreciate until my de novo Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2017. I'd taxed my... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Lowering Drug Costs of Metastatic Breast CancerLiving with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is expensive. The nature of MBC as incurable means treatments remain ongoing. When treatments must continue over a lifetime, costs add up.1 Many with... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
