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
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
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
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
Stephanie's storyAt the young age of 32, my daughter, Stephanie, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She accidentally found a lump by...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: Cait Kelley!Here at AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we want to highlight all those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Through our community member spotlight interview series, we...reactionscomments
Ask and You Might Receive: Financial Assistance for Testing & Medication Might Be Easier Than You ThinkThe Guardant Health Test, (genomic testing) is a simple blood test that comes with a high price tag. Some of the expense...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
Grief Is My Dark PassengerHaving a serious illness in this age of social media, it’s not uncommon to form friendships with people you would never have...reactionscomments
Groundhog Day Comes Twice a YearEvery time August rolls, around, I see myself recoil; from everyone and everything. It's a slow process. As the days’ tick by;...reactions3comments
What It's Really Like To Have A CraniotomyHaving brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage...reactionscomments
A Look at Prognosis Awareness Versus Prognosis AcceptanceThis phrase was suggested to me the other day with the explanation that there is a difference between the two AND that...reactionscomments
When You've Run Out of OptionsStatistically and overall, we are all living longer and longer with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). Yes, there are those who decline...reactions2comments
The Art of InspirationDo you ever feel down or like the world is just too much? We've all been there. It's during these tough times...reactions2comments
How It Feels When You Find Out You Have Breast CancerI believe this moment is always and forever etched in your memory. For me, it was the phone call that would change...reactionscomments
Understanding Invasive Ductal CarcinomaWhen you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be challenging. There are different types and subtypes. Treatment and prognosis are associated...reactionscomments
Under The Mask: Undergoing Brain RadiationRadiation oncology is a powerful tool, especially in the metastatic setting. There are various types of radiation, or radiotherapy, to treat metastatic...reactionscomments
