How to Make Important DecisionsI will be the first to admit that I have difficulty making decisions and would rather someone else make them for me. That may sound unusual for some people, but... By Stacie-Mullin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain, Anxiety, and the Fear of RecurrenceI have advanced breast cancer, and my cancer presents in my bones. Having cancer inside my bones is tricky. On the one hand, it feels like arthritis in my body... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
From MBC Patient to MBC AdvocateNew York resident Victoria Goldberg has been a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patient advocate for 7 years. She was initially diagnosed with early-stage cancer in 2004, triple-positive with HER2/PR/ER receptors... By Rod Ritchie5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grieving Multiple Losses: Caught at the CrossroadsGrieving the loss of a healthy life can be difficult, especially when you are trying to support someone else who has a terminal illness. It can be overwhelming to face... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Cancer a Monster?The questions of childhood seem endless. It's a constant carousel of "why," "what," "how," and "when?" Children desire knowledge and believe so strongly in their parents that they must know... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Awareness Month: Continuing to "Grab Life," for NickyIt's been a few weeks, and the breast cancer community still feels the gap Nicky left when she took her final breaths. For those unfamiliar, Nicky, or Nicknacklou on socials... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Belinda, "Hope Dies Last."This is my second round with breast cancer. 1st in 2003 stage 1 grade 3 and now stage 4 as of 2022. 8 years ago I lost my 33 year... By CommunityMember9f7d7b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Navigating "Pinktober" as a Male Breast Cancer PatientOctober, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or BCAM, is often referred to as "Pinktober." For men with the disease, it's a particularly awkward month. Nearly 10 years on from diagnosis of... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experiences With Brain RadiationA diagnosis of advanced breast cancer is scary on its own, but what happens when the breast cancer takes up residence in your brain? My cancer moved to my brain... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Experiences Searching for a New ClinicWhen I needed to call a new cancer clinic to set up an appointment, I found that my state-funded health insurance coverage wasn't sufficient for the care I required. The... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treading WaterI was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and felt like I had been a death sentence... By CommunityMember36dcef1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Life Raft Amongst the SharksDuring this October I am not just awash in pink. I also am pressured by fellow MBC members, during support groups designed for healing, to feel a certain way and... By Lbuzas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Stress of Finding a New DoctorAs I sit here, pen in hand, tasked with finding a new doctor, my mind swirls with a mix of anxiety and trepidation. For the past 7 years, I've entrusted... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Husband and Wife Diagnosed with Cancer in the Same WeekJuly 13 and July 21 2023. Husband found out he had Large B cell Lymphoma. I found out I have Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage 4. Right now I am taking... By CommunityMembere60f841 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Enter to Win: AdvancedBreastCancer.net Awareness Month 2023The Knack Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. However, living with metastatic breast... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Cancer Ghosting?You always remember your first ghost. The act of "ghosting" someone typically means someone is completely cutting off a personal relationship without notice. To the person who was ghosted, the... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Does Empowerment Mean to You?At various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys this concept of empowerment as various healthcare workers or journalists worked... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pulmonary Embolism, Cancer and MeLast month, I had my first hospitalization since my stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I had been dealing with an explosive stomach for 36 hours, and... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life. One Year LaterOne Year ago, 365 days, 8750 hours, 525,600 minutes. My life, the lives of my close family and friends...changed forever. I miss who I was before that day. Before everything... By CommunityMember7ed7e13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Cancer CardSo, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While I understand the importance of having a friend... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments