Cold Capping: A Practical Guide to Scalp Cooling During ChemotherapyCold capping... sounds odd, doesn't it? For those unfamiliar with the concept, cold capping—also known as scalp cooling—is a technique used to...reactionscomments
Will Getting a Second Opinion Hurt My Healthcare Team's Feelings?As a nurse, one of the hardest things to watch is a patient struggling with whether to seek a second opinion. More...reactionscomments
How Cancer Taught Me to Sit with Sadness and Practice Self-KindnessIn today’s airbrushed, social-media-driven world, it can be hard to know what anyone is truly feeling. We all face constant pressure to...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis May Be Terminal, But I Refuse to Live TerminallyWhen I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I knew I was going to be fine—sterile, but fine. When I was diagnosed with...reactions5comments
Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Two Patient Diagnosis StoriesIn this interview, patient leaders Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry share their personal diagnosis stories to help educate others and raise awareness...reactions2comments
Reflections on My MBC Journey: From Fear to AdvocacyI was afraid; now I am at peace. I was pessimistic; now I am optimistic. I felt angry; now I feel grateful...reactionscomments
How Facing Cancer Taught Me to Truly LiveCancer, you are a coward. You sneak in like a burglar in the night, hoping to steal our thoughts, our joy, and...reactions2comments
Newly Diagnosed with TNBC: Essential Advice from AdvocatesIn this Ask-the-Advocate feature, breast cancer advocates Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry share six essential pieces of advice for anyone navigating a...reactionscomments
TNBC Advocacy: Building Community, Purpose, and Clean BeautyPatient advocates Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry discuss their experiences with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and how their diagnoses inspired them to...reactionscomments
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Balancing Single Motherhood and CaretakingDanielle, a single mother living with triple-negative metastatic breast cancer, shares her perspective on caring for her children while navigating ongoing medical...reactionscomments
Finding Myself Again After Stage 4 Breast CancerOne day everything is normal, and the next your whole world gets flipped on its head. Life becomes separated into two distinct...reactionscomments
"Mom Is Sick Again": Parenting Through Stage 4 Breast Cancer"Mom is sick again," I heard my eight-year-old proclaim a few days ago, the day after I had chemo. The week before...reactions3comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My SymptomsDisclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
Why Losing Hair Means So MuchMany types of cancer are associated with physical changes, ranging from surgery and reconstruction to weight loss or gain. Oftentimes, individuals confronting...reactionscomments
Eating “Right” During Chemotherapy: Tolerating Hard-to-Digest FoodsVegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lean protein, etc. That’s what the experts told me to eat during chemo. What did I want...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactionscomments
Top Five Favorite Beauty Brands Created by Breast Cancer ThriversAs an infusion nurse, the two most common things I see my patients do after they are diagnosed with breast cancer is...reactionscomments
Finding Freedom and Benefits as a Disabled MBC PatientBeing young and active, I'll admit that I cried the first time I realized I met the criteria of "permanently disabled." Me?...reactions17comments
Redefining Hospice: A Perspective from a Former Hospice Nurse with MBCDanielle explores the topic of hospice care with a former hospice nurse who was also diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). "It's...reactions1comment
Parenting With Breast Cancer: What I Wish I Knew as a New MomHaving small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed...reactionscomments
