Will Things Ever Be Normal Again?When you're in the midst of grief, you frequently wonder if you'll ever feel “normal” again. You may even question if there's...reactionscomments
An Interview with Mara: An Inspiring StoryMara, who lives in London, Ontario, has been described by her M.O. as, "a miracle walking around." She was diagnosed with Inflammatory...reactionscomments
The Difference Between People Who Care and CaregiversWhen someone is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, people react in a variety of ways. For me, the range has...reactions1comment
In Fairness to Healthcare Professionals“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out...reactions1comment
Tips on Dealing With Memory LossMemory loss is not only for those suffering from brain injuries, diseases that affect the brain, or old age. Many different factors...reactions1comment
My Upcoming Birthday and Survivor's GuiltSomething that I think can be really weird while being a full-time cancerland resident is birthdays. I have another one coming up...reactionscomments
A is for AnxietyYou've just been diagnosed with breast cancer. You're scared, you're anxious, and you don't know what to do next. This is a...reactions3comments
Back to School, Parenting with MBCWhen I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017, my boys were 2 and 4 and they attended...reactions2comments
I Refuse to Beat Myself UpI have been without health insurance, off and on, for all of my adulthood. I’ve never had breast screenings on a regular...reactions1comment
My Experience with RadiationFollowing a mastectomy due to Invasive Ductal CA that was found in my Lymph nodes -- I had 30 radiation treatments. I...reactions4comments
Accept the Unexpected, Part 2In the first part of this article, I shared how stage 1 breast cancer had invaded my life at 23 (2011). After...reactionscomments
A Day at the ClinicOkay, so everyone’s favorite day is the day spent at the cancer clinic, right? Definitely NOT right! It’s never a fun and...reactionscomments
Takeaways from ASCO, 2022The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) had its annual meeting during the first weekend in June 2022, and there was a...reactionscomments
The Next ChapterIt's been said that we all have a chapter that we don't read out loud. But what happens when people try to...reactions5comments
What Do You Do When Treatments Deplete All Your Energy?Chemo treatments come with a whole host of side effects, such as brain fog, bone pain, headaches, heart palpitations, etc. It can...reactions5comments
My Me Too Moment at the Cancer ClinicContent Note: This article describes sexual abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions1comment
A Breast Cancer Manifesto for MenAlthough around one percent of new cases diagnosed are males, going through breast cancer treatment affects people regardless of their gender. Therefore...reactionscomments
The More You KnowI knew nothing about Stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) prior to my de novo diagnosis. Heck, I didn’t know much about...reactionscomments
2nd time aroundI had breast cancer on my left side 12 yrs ago, and I had 25 radiation treatments. It came back to my...reactions3comments
Cancer and Pain ManagementI think everyone knows a little bit about pain and pain management when dealing with managing a cancer diagnosis. Everybody is different...reactions4comments
