Recognizing FearThere are many things that those of us in the MBC community fear based on my own experiences and others that I've...reactionscomments
I’m a Man with Chest Cancer! I Beg Your Pardon?The Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) recently invited Dr. Mathew Knowles, the academic, speaker, and music industry icon, who was recently diagnosed...reactions2comments
Hospice and Palliative CareThis past week I was given the opportunity to sit with my twin sister's nurse and go over her hospice and palliative...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Step Into Your Day With PositivityUnder normal circumstances, it's not easy to jump out of bed every morning with excitement and positivity for the day that lies...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...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
AdvancedBreastCancer.net is TWO!Happy birthday, AdvancedBreastCancer.net! The end of January marks the 2-year anniversary of our community. To celebrate this anniversary, we want to focus...reactionscomments
Stage IV Reflection: A Letter to Myself as an Early-StagerDear Stage II Danielle, I know you have breast cancer and you're freaking out, but don't be! You will be okay. The...reactions23comments
Advocating for Male Breast Cancer PatientsBeing a patient advocate is satisfying, and advocating for men unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with breast cancer provides a real service...reactions1comment
A Thriver's LifeA thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way, it is changed by four small words “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
Navigating "The Next Line": Preparing for a New Cancer TreatmentEven the most seasoned cancer patient may feel anxious when it is time for "the next line" of their cancer treatment. When...reactions4comments
Community Shares: When Metastatic Breast Cancer Came as a SurpriseMost people do not expect to find out they are facing an advanced breast cancer diagnosis. For nearly everyone in the community...reactionscomments
Biosimilars, an InterviewBiosimilars? A few months ago, I saw some posts on Facebook from my friend, Beth Block Guendjoian, a long time metastatic breast cancer-haver...reactionscomments
Medical PTSDFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Reviewing - Rebuilding and RefocusingIn the last two months, I have had to review how I looked at relationships with my siblings and rebuild my faith...reactionscomments
The Language We Use To Describe ABCLanguage is powerful. The way we talk about certain issues and the words we use can carry so much weight and meaning...reactionscomments
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 installment addressed ways this reality creates...reactionscomments
Male Breast Reconstruction: Fixed or Flat?Why a man might worry about breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a fair question. For women, on the other hand, breasts...reactions1comment
DebtDisclaimer--I'm a lawyer in Florida only and nothing in this post or any other post constitutes legal advice; if you have legal questions, please...reactionscomments
The Many Symptoms and Side Effects of Advanced Breast CancerEach person’s journey with advanced breast cancer is unique. Diagnosis, treatment, progression, and more can all be incredibly varied. One area of...reactionscomments
