Love and the House I SoldI truly think that one of the hardest things to navigate next to a cancer diagnosis is a relationship. Especially a successful...reactionscomments
Standing Alone: The Pain of Family Not Showing UpWhen I received my diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, I was devastated. I remember sitting in the doctor's office, the...reactions8comments
Choosing My Own Path Through Hair LossAfter 2 weeks of chemotherapy, I had started to wonder if it was going to happen: was my hair going to fall...reactions1comment
Feeling Left Out: How MBC Affects Plans and FriendshipsDoes having metastatic breast cancer (MBC) ever make you feel forgotten by others? Because of my MBC, I feel like I am...reactions3comments
Comfort in CommunityAt the time I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer, my support systems were thin at best. Regardless of the...reactionscomments
Exercising with Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Runner's New JourneyI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among...reactions1comment
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
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
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
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
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 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
