Life Stories: We’re More Than Our Diagnosis"I can get through anything, except maybe terminal illness. I have no idea how I would handle that." - Me to a friend, April 2015 Turns out, I handle it... By Mary E. CostelloBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When a Doctor Fires YouI've been fired by a doctor twice in my lifetime, once during a pregnancy and once in the midst of my Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) treatment. I was... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
National Cancer Survivors DayAccording to the website, NCSD.org, National Cancer Survivors Day® (NCSD) is the first Sunday in June each year and is set aside as: A celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Four Stages of My Stage Four MBCOne night in July 2015, I went to sleep, and everything was fine. When I woke up, it was obvious that everything was not fine. My left breast was swollen... By LeanneBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Women's Health Is More Than Doctors Visits and TreatmentsBeing a woman is a hard job. We can have many titles, some that include mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. Throwing in a terminal disease like cancer can only... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breast Cancer Women Rock: A Man’s PerspectiveAs we wrap up Women’s Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to sing the praises of breast cancer women. Over the past eight years, as a male breast cancer... By Rod RitchieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women's Health Awareness Month QuizWomen’s Health Awareness Month is recognized every May and this year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedOvarianCancer.net and Endometriosis.net to bring you a Women’s Health Awareness Month Quiz. This... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HairAfter two weeks of chemotherapy, I had started to wonder if it was going to happen, was my hair going to fall out? At first, my hair seemed as strong... By Vicki ThompsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But these topics aren’t just important to those who... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
"But You Don't Look Sick"If you have ever heard the statement, "but you don't look sick," it can be very frustrating for those with advanced breast cancer. Although metastatic (advanced) breast cancer is considered... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Health versus Women's HealthHealth is a funny thing. It's one of those things that I certainly didn't appreciate until my de novo Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2017. I'd taxed my... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Lowering Drug Costs of Metastatic Breast CancerLiving with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is expensive. The nature of MBC as incurable means treatments remain ongoing. When treatments must continue over a lifetime, costs add up.1 Many with... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Became a Caregiver While Being a PatientCancer isn't a gift but it has been a teacher. I’ve learned more about cancer, terminology, research, and clinical trials than most healthy people will forget. Nine years of being... By Susan RahnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need MoreBreast cancer is a genderless disease with research concentrated on only one gender. Historically, males and other genders either have been mostly excluded from clinical trials for drugs to treat... By Rod RitchieBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Women’s Health Awareness Month Self-Care ChallengeHave you ever been on a plane and heard the stewardess say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping someone else? They do this because we must... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can I Help?How many times are we asked by well-meaning people what they can do to help? I'm asked so often that unless it's one of my go-to people for assistance, I... By Abigail JohnstonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
N.E.A.D, Denovo, N.E.D.: What Do These Terms All Mean?Whether you have been recently diagnosed, have had MBC for some time, or are part of a breast cancer group or community, you have probably heard a few words, sayings... By Stacie-MullinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional TollThe experience of a mastectomy can be traumatic and overwhelming, but it is possible to heal emotionally over time. With the support of your loved ones and community, you can... By Maxine DevereauxBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Financial Toxicity of Cancer TreatmentCancer drugs are essential for people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs come with a high price... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Share Your Story with the AdvancedBreastCancer.net CommunityAt AdvancedBreastCancer.net, (ABC) we believe that every story matters, so we are highlighting the experiences of those living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The ABC community comes from all... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
