Surviving RecurrenceI went for a mammogram 8 years ago and that is when my journey started. I had stage 1 breast cancer. I...reactions1comment
Coping With Spouse's Death While On TreatmentI had stage 4 breast cancer. I had a mastectomy on December 5, 2023. There were 5 confirmed locations of the cancer:...reactions1comment
Understanding HER2-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast CancerA diagnosis of breast cancer can be hard to take in. On top of the emotional burden it brings, this disease is...reactionscomments
How to Make Important DecisionsI’ll be the first to admit that I have difficulty making decisions and would rather someone else make them for me. That...reactionscomments
A New Perspective on Patient EmpowermentAt various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys the concept of...reactionscomments
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Honoring Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness DayMetastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, a date designated in 2009. This designation came decades after October had...reactionscomments
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's JourneyBreast cancer is a disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While overcoming breast cancer is undoubtedly the goal, the journey doesn't...reactionscomments
Finding the Right OncologistI knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before my diagnosis in July 2020—even in the early months that followed, when I...reactions2comments
Advanced Breast Cancer: A Man’s PerspectiveBeing newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer is a shock no less for men, than it is for women. Fortunately, Gary Wong...reactionscomments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After DiagnosisIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous article addressed how this situation...reactionscomments
Fatigue from Cancer Treatment: What It Is and How To Deal With ItI was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but even that was difficult. Every day, I battled fatigue from my...reactions7comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
The Reality of Life as a ThriverA thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
Processing Jealousy When You Have Metastatic Breast CancerThis article is raw and honest. If you have advanced breast cancer and say you have never felt jealous of those without...reactions5comments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEveryone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above...reactions2comments
Reclaiming My Body: Non-Emergent Surgery with Metastatic Breast CancerThe day has finally come. My date for surgery has arrived. Having a non-emergent surgery has been a surreal experience, and I’ll...reactionscomments
The Funniest Things?An account I follow on Instagram (@humanbeatscancer) recently asked: "What is the funniest misconception you had about cancer?" Many of the responses...reactions2comments
