Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 1)When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 38 — almost two years ago now — I received...reactions3comments
Meet My Caregiver!One of our advocates interviews her husband for Caregiver Awareness Month. Caregivers are our unsung heroes and this month we want to...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
Grieving Multiple Losses: Caught at the CrossroadsGrieving the loss of a healthy life can be difficult, especially when you are trying to support someone else who has a...reactionscomments
Belinda, "Hope Dies Last."This is my second round with breast cancer. 1st in 2003 stage 1 grade 3 and now stage 4 as of 2022...reactions3comments
Navigating "Pinktober" as a Male Breast Cancer PatientOctober, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or BCAM, is often referred to as "Pinktober." For men with the disease, it's a particularly awkward...reactions1comment
The Stress of Finding a New DoctorAs I sit here, pen in hand, tasked with finding a new doctor, my mind swirls with a mix of anxiety and...reactionscomments
Pulmonary Embolism, Cancer and MeLast month, I had my first hospitalization since my stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I had been dealing...reactionscomments
Helpful Gifts (Or Buy For Yourself) During TreatmentA family member recently started an aggressive combination of chemotherapies. She was overwhelmed with her diagnosis, the treatment plan, and keeping loved...reactionscomments
The Cancer CardSo, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While...reactionscomments
The Unspoken TruthAuthor's Note: This is an article written from the perspective of the author. This article focuses on heterosexual couples, and men leaving...reactions2comments
Seeking Second Opinions: Do You Need One?Have you sought out a second opinion? Perhaps even a third, or fourth? Living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer means there...reactionscomments
Staying Alive Is Not CheapUnsurprisingly, drugs to treat metastatic breast cancer are outrageously priced. So imagine my shock when I learned a new medication I needed...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Overcoming Scanxiety"Scan, treat, repeat"- a common phrase in the world of advanced cancer. Scans are significant because they tell us if our treatment...reactions5comments
Keeping the Legacy of Others AliveIf you still need to listen to the amazing panel, How to Advocate for a Terminal Condition, hosted by the Social Health...reactionscomments
Genetic Testing and Receiving Counseling from Your Healthcare TeamJanice Cowden is a passionate patient advocate living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer since 2016. Janice feels very fortunate to have No...reactions2comments
Chemo Side Effects: Nails, Hair, and Chemo BrainMy husband describes cancer as "cells gone wild." Normal, healthy cells take one for the team and terminate themselves when they've reached...reactions3comments
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:...reactionscomments
The Reality IsI know how you feel, how can I support you? You've had a long and challenging week filled with lab tests, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
