Living

Planning for the future, whether you see yourself in that future or not, is never an easy task. Whether it be logistically speaking, the emotional involvement, or both, it is...

Two of our AdvancedBreastCancer.net advocates, Danielle and April truthfully share their experiences with us as single parents living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This is the third article in...

I’ve had the honor and privilege of meeting a variety of people through my involvement in breast cancer advocacy. As my dear Emily Garnett used to say: “It’s the worst club...

There is an old expression that goes, ''Our bodies are our vehicles'', meaning that our bodies are what will drive us through life. Just like a car, how we care...

Over the past few years, there has been a growing awareness of oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC), along with more treatment options for this type of breast cancer. Although a cancer...

Today, October 13, is National Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day! This year we want to continue to spread awareness and share what life is really like for those who...

Every year, more than 600,000 people around the world are killed by stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). That's an astonishing number of people all over the world. Here in...

It’s funny, the things we think we know about chemo, because that’s how it is in the movies, or your great-grandmother had it and you watched her waste away, but...

The right oncologist can make a radical difference in your experience with advanced breast cancer. He or she can instill hope, provide education, and leave you feeling empowered. To hear...

Advanced breast cancer has far-reaching effects. Beyond the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the diagnosis, cancer-related expenses may take a serious toll on households of all shapes and sizes...

In Cancerland, we often talk about the connections we make. My question to you is, what about reconnecting? How often do we stop and think about our old lives, and...

Disclaimer--while I'm a lawyer, nothing in this post or any others constitutes legal advice. If you have legal questions, please seek out a qualified lawyer licensed in your area. I've...

Dating for anyone brings a myriad of challenges, but what about when you are dating someone with an incurable disease, such as advanced breast cancer? I have been dating for...

I'll never forget the day I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. I halfway expected it because of the growth I found under my right breast that seemed to pop...

If you have ever wondered about the role that genetics play in breast cancer, you are not alone. Most studies point to the fact that breast cancers are not caused...

It is a very personal decision to share your diagnosis, and in light of recent celebrity deaths of stage IV cancer, the topic on whether to share or not to...

I had posted recently on Facebook some pictures that popped up in my memories of some sweet time in Washington, DC back in October of 2019 when advocating with other...

We are incredibly heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, April Doyle, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. April was first diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

"Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and...