The Metamorphosis Of OctoberBreast Cancer Awareness month doesn't hold the same meaning for everyone, and that's OK. To some people, it's a time to celebrate they survived treatment & came out the other...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 highlight their voices, their experiences, and their stories...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mentoring, Part 5I hope you have enjoyed our mentoring series! Amanda and I had such fun talking about these issues, emailing, and learning more from each other as we put together this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What It's Really Like To Have A CraniotomyHaving brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage. It was then I was told I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Second OpinionI understand first-hand how awkward and stressful it can be to ask your doctor for your records to be sent to another doctor. When I was diagnosed with stage 2...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Still Infusing, Still ThrivingI submitted my diagnosis story in 2019. I want to talk about the last two years with metastatic breast cancer, No Evidence of Active Disease (NEAD). One reason is there...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mari’s Fight Against Inflammatory breast cancer15 years ago my aunt fought her first battle with cancer. It was Lymphoma. Although the waiting list was extremely long she went through all the treatments needed and was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Natalia PardonMeet Natalia who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013. She shares her experience and what has been helpful to her since her diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2013...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsBreast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast cancer patient advocate, writer, dreamer, kayaker, with personal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosis, Part 4We all want to believe that our oncologists are just a few steps away from Godliness. And that they spend the majority of their mental energy thinking about our specific...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do You Maintain Hope?Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can make this a tall order. We wanted to hear from you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Then & NowEditor's note: Susan shares about her metastatic breast cancer experience. I was afraid; I am now at peace I was pessimistic; I am now optimistic I felt angry; I now...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels LikeYou feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the reality of daily exhaustion, you have many feelings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Mandy ReedOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedBreastCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Mandy was diagnosed with ER+/HER2-...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Never Thought About Breast CancerIt was back in 2013. I noticed my left breast was very swollen. I immediately went to my doctor. I was insistent that something was wrong. He referred me to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Views: Where Did Your Breast Cancer Metastasize to First?Finding breast cancer cells in other areas of the body means the cancer has metastasized. Bones, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and the brain are the common sites for metastatic breast...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better SleepEditor's note: This article was originally published on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net and written by Lisa Bond. There is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Advanced Breast Cancer PrognosisFor many newly diagnosed advanced breast cancer patients, the first thing they want to know once they are over the shock of the diagnosis is, what is my prognosis? Many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Gratitude and JoyLiving with advanced breast cancer (ABC) means many days feel discouraging. Fatigue, pain, and worry take a toll. Pausing to appreciate the good things in your life can boost your...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Things I Have Learned About MyselfI've learned a lot about myself during the eight years I've been living with metastatic breast cancer. Too many to count but these are the five things I feel are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
