The Power of the Unsent Letter: Writing Through TraumaEditor's note: This article is about the author's experience journaling about the trauma that occurred throughout her childhood and adult life which continued throughout her breast cancer diagnosis. Life will...reactionscomments
Do Patient Advocates Need A Special Type of Support?This article is for those of us who volunteer nearly full time as patient advocates while we are facing our own advanced breast cancer, or to anyone who is considering...reactions1comment
"Um, this was NOT supposed to happen," My Oncologist Said.I found an itchy lump in my left breast in October of 2018. It grew quickly and started to hurt. (Do NOT let anyone tell you breast cancer doesn't itch...reactions1comment
MBC, Why Me?I was diagnosed in January 2020. Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. What does that even mean? I thanked the doctor for the information as I tear a kleenex that happened...reactions2comments
To Plan Or Not To Plan?: Looking Ahead With MBCPlanning 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...reactionscomments
Single Parenting MBC Series - SupportTwo 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...reactionscomments
Race and Cancer, Part 2I’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...reactions2comments
"Our Bodies Are Our Vehicles": Self-Care With Advanced Breast CancerThere 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...reactionscomments
What is Oligometastatic Breast Cancer?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...reactionscomments
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2020Today, 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...reactionscomments
#LightUpMBCEvery 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...reactionscomments
I Am Sad and Scared All the TimeIt’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...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Finding a Good Oncologist for Advanced Breast CancerThe 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...reactionscomments
The Impact Of Advanced Breast Cancer On Household FinancesAdvanced 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...reactionscomments
MBC and Reconnecting: Outstretching a Hand to the PastIn 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...reactionscomments
But You Look Fine...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...reactionscomments
Perspective: What It Is Really Like to Date Someone With Advanced Breast CancerDating 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...reactionscomments
Three Reasons Why I Feel Uncomfortable Joining Breast Cancer Support GroupsI'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...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Advanced Breast Cancer and Family HistoryIf 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...reactionscomments
Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis: Yay or Nay?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...reactionscomments
