Double MastectomyOne month ago I was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma in my left breast, stage 2. Because of my genetic history, I was...reactions2comments
How to Motivate Yourself When Everything Seems HopelessI know what it's like to feel hopeless. When everything seems to be going against you and there's no way out, it...reactionscomments
Phantom Pain, Years LaterIt's been ten years since my surgery, and I'm still experiencing phantom breast pain. It's a constant, nagging reminder of what I...reactionscomments
Empathy and Protecting Your HeartLet me first give the disclaimer that I'm not so good at empathy. It's not instinctive to me and I have to...reactions2comments
What’s Your Legacy?When most people think of a breast cancer survivor, they might imagine someone who has endured the horrific challenge of going through...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
Balance?When I was working full time, balance was the buzz word. Balancing home and family life, balancing the time spent on both, and...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an "invisible" symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsBreast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast...reactionscomments
You Gave Me Life!Cancer you are a coward, you sneak in like a burglar in the night. Your hope is to steal our thoughts, our...reactions2comments
Ouch!: Talking To An MBC Patient About Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain isn't fun for anyone, but it is especially difficult when you are already living with a cancer diagnosis...reactionscomments
TerminalWhen I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I knew that I was going to be fine - sterile but fine. When I...reactions5comments
Community Member Spotlight: Mallory RoyalMeet Mallory, our newest advocate! Mallory joined our team in November 2021. She shares her diagnosis story with us. How & when...reactionscomments
Saying "No" Is Saying "Yes"Learning to set boundaries has been a huge undertaking. Along the way, someone said to me it is okay to say no...reactionscomments
Alone and Not Okay: The Anxiety of Frequent HospitalizationsIt has been my sixth hospitalization in four months when it finally happened. When I was not okay. Not even remotely close...reactions3comments
Top Five Favorite Beauty Brands Created by Breast Cancer SurvivorsAs an infusion nurse, the two most common things I see my patients do after they are diagnosed with breast cancer is...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Grieving What Metastatic Breast Cancer Takes AwayMetastatic breast cancer can sometimes feel like a tornado, wreaking havoc on what life looked like before. For many people, there comes...reactionscomments
''Mom Is Sick Again'': How Parenthood Changes When You Live With Metastatic Breast Cancer"Mom is sick again", I heard my eight-year-old proclaim a few days ago, the day after I had chemo. The week before...reactions3comments
