Living

Here at AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we want to spotlight those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Through our community member spotlight interview series, we had the honor of hearing Nicole's story. I was...

Constant pain in the left side of my chest had been making me nervous the whole summer. You see, two years before, I had undergone a double mastectomy for stage...

Fatigue is an extreme lack of energy or tiredness. It is more than simply being sleepy – it feels like utter exhaustion. Cancer-related fatigue is very common and also very...

They say that the second time is the charm. I believed them until this happened. What is "this," you ask? This is the shaving of my head. Hair loss from...

Editor's note: Abigail sat down and interviewed Amanda to understand more about her mentoring experiences for metastatic breast cancer. Check out the first 2 articles in this series below. I...

This phrase was suggested to me the other day with the explanation that there is a difference between the two AND that quality of life is improved when one moves...

Metastatic breast cancer can sometimes feel like a tornado, wreaking havoc on what life looked like before. For many people, there comes a time to pause and grieve all that...

Receiving an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can feel like it changes everything, especially in the beginning. It can touch every aspect of daily living – some more than others. We...

Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is, well, life-changing. Navigating this big life change can be incredibly difficult. Support systems are of crucial importance. One such support structure of...

After receiving your initial breast cancer diagnosis comes your treatment plan. This can include chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation. These discussions can be tiring and lots of poking and prodding during...

I’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 and in what context (personal versus professional and...

A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were curious about what our community members would reveal...

When you start chemotherapy, it is natural to be a little nervous. You may not know what to expect. Talking with your treatment team can help prepare you for the...

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences, ASCO held a virtual conference again. Additionally, they...

I walk past her face every morning. Over the past years, she has gained a few friends next to her. Roberta, Laura, Adrienne, Berta - they surround Lindsay. But Lindsay...

I love these two words. They stand for so many things and yet, together, they take on a completely different meaning and expand the meaning into action. As I've said many times...

Life with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is filled with countless challenges. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about MBC from other people is often one of those challenges. What many do...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

Every individual with metastatic breast cancer walks a unique and nuanced journey. Even with the same diagnosis, no two individuals will face the same path. From differing breast cancer subtypes...

We are incredibly saddened to share that our AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Lynette Erwin Waller passed away on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. Lynette had been living with stage IV metastatic breast...