Triple Negative Diagnosis StorySeptember 2011 started off as normal as any other year except for a couple of things. Number one, we moved to a...reactions2comments
Who Is An Oncology Social Worker?In a sea of doctors, nurses, scans, and lab work, there is another important tool for patients right in their cancer center...reactionscomments
The Miracle Lens"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though...reactionscomments
Never SafeIn September 1999 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was just getting ready to turn the big 40. My tumor was...reactionscomments
What Advanced Breast Cancer Steals From Me"Kate gets free stuff all the time . . . we are NOT helping her at all." That was the statement someone...reactions7comments
My Best Breast Cancer Friends Are BlackTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has brought me closer than ever to my African American friends. It is the most aggressive breast cancer...reactionscomments
My Cancer is Beyond the BreastHi, I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2013, then following a mastectomy a year of chemo, radiation, reconstruction, and...reactions4comments
From “Cured” to "Incurable"In October 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage I TNBC. Even though I had no family history of breast cancer, I had...reactions4comments
Not Just Some Back Pain...In February of 2019, I woke up in severe back pain. I had been having some issues but this was by far...reactions3comments
My Cancer Forced Me Into BankruptcyI am a psych RN with several counseling degrees. In 2016 at a yearly check-up, a lump was found. I was sent...reactions11comments
My Takeaways from the San Antonio Breast Cancer SymposiumI recently attended the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, also known as SABCS. It is the worlds largest conference dedicated to scientific...reactions1comment
Body Image and Unfair ExpectationsDespite her “five foot two, eyes of blue”, soft and fluffy appearance, my wife was one strong woman. On the day we...reactions2comments
Palliative Care? Hospice? There Is A DifferencePalliative care can be scary to those with cancer or other serious conditions. I used to associate palliative care (PC) with end-of-life...reactions2comments
Just Another DayI want to preface my story with a nickname my husband has for me. Polly Positive. I can tell you I’ve overcome...reactions4comments
Living in the Moment, My Future Is Now!In July 2015 during aggressive chemotherapy for stage 2 ER/PR positive invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, I developed mild wheezing. In Sept...reactionscomments
Not Having Insurance Was Scarier Than Finding the MassI had one of those periods so many of us have had. My breasts ached, and I did the physical manifestation of...reactions7comments
Part 1: Be Your Own AdvocateAll cancer patients face their own distinct journey. And while I hate my journey and wish I wasn’t on it, there’s one...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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
