Exploring Blogging as a Newly Diagnosed PatientHave you been recently diagnosed with advanced breast cancer? Writing can be a means to help you cope with this diagnosis. April...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Were You Diagnosed De novo or Recurrence?A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were...reactionscomments
Compassion & ChoicesI love these two words. They stand for so many things and yet, together, they take on a completely different meaning and expand...reactionscomments
Community Views: Speaking Out about Metastatic Breast CancerLife with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is filled with countless challenges. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about MBC from other people is...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...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...reactions2comments
Get Outside This Summer!It’s true, getting outside in nature is good for you! Why? Well, for starters it helps reduce stress-related hormones such as cortisol...reactions1comment
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactionscomments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
My Latest ER VisitRecently I found myself in the ER simply because I couldn’t breathe. It felt as if an elephant were sitting on my...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Communicating Metastatic Breast Cancer to the WorldMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) is a diagnosis no one wants to hear. Whether as a recurrence of breast cancer or a new...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health Information OnlineThere’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Metastatic Breast CancerSometimes, the advice you receive after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering what tips are...reactionscomments
What the "Foobs"?So, each year after a single or double mastectomy unless you’re having reconstructive surgery my health provider offers the option to get...reactionscomments
Preparing for My Doctor Appointments: It’s All About AdvocacyHere’s is my list of the seven things that make my doctor visits efficient, educational and time well-spent: A: I am aware...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...reactionscomments
My Life MattersLet me first say that I'm 100% behind the Black Lives Matter movement and I've written a great deal about that on...reactionscomments
Remembering Alyson TischlerWe are extremely heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, Alyson Tischler, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021 in her...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewIn our Impact of Cancer Survey, we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across...reactionscomments
Where Breast Cancer Metastasizes - Results from the 2020 In America SurveyBreast cancer, especially when advanced to later stages, can be challenging to treat. This is because in many cases, the original cancer...reactionscomments
