Advanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Part 2Before that day, I had a whole future ahead of me. Then in a few lines, it was taken from me. My...reactions3comments
Life with Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) occurs when cancer has spread beyond the breast tissue to other areas of the body. Help us learn...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 4Amanda asks Abigail to think about mentor/mentee relationships she has held in the MBC world and answer the following questions. Be sure...reactionscomments
Using Humor to Cope With Breast CancerWhile getting breast cancer is no joke, especially advanced breast cancer, many in the patient community find humor helps them navigate diagnosis...reactions9comments
Parenting Through MBCEditor's note: In this article, the author shares her experience being a mother and talks about losing a child. I do not...reactions1comment
Does Size Really Matter?So I get back home and my breast prostheses are there. I look at the box and they appear to be the...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Nicole Bonner!Here at AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we want to spotlight those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Through our community member spotlight interview series, we had...reactionscomments
Diagnosis, Part 1Constant pain in the left side of my chest had been making me nervous the whole summer. You see, two years before...reactions4comments
Advanced Breast Cancer FatigueFatigue is an extreme lack of energy or tiredness. It is more than simply being sleepy – it feels like utter exhaustion...reactionscomments
The Second Time AroundThey say that the second time is the charm. I believed them until this happened. What is "this," you ask? This is...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 3Editor's note: Abigail sat down and interviewed Amanda to understand more about her mentoring experiences for metastatic breast cancer. Check out the...reactionscomments
A Look at Prognosis Awareness Versus Prognosis AcceptanceThis phrase was suggested to me the other day with the explanation that there is a difference between the two AND that...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Grieving What Metastatic Breast Cancer Takes AwayMetastatic breast cancer can sometimes feel like a tornado, wreaking havoc on what life looked like before. For many people, there comes...reactionscomments
Community Shares: What I Miss Most About Life Before Advanced Breast CancerReceiving an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can feel like it changes everything, especially in the beginning. It can touch every aspect of...reactions9comments
Mentoring, Part 2Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is, well, life-changing. Navigating this big life change can be incredibly difficult. Support systems are...reactionscomments
Potential Benefits of Getting a MediportAfter receiving your initial breast cancer diagnosis comes your treatment plan. This can include chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation. These discussions can be...reactions7comments
Mentoring, Part 1I’ve been thinking a lot about mentors lately. Those that I’ve had, the people I’ve mentored, and how that’s happened over time...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Were You Diagnosed De novo or Recurrence?A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Chemo: What to Bring With YouWhen you start chemotherapy, it is natural to be a little nervous. You may not know what to expect. Talking with your...reactionscomments
Takeaways from ASCO 2021The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences...reactionscomments
