Taking Coronavirus SeriouslyMy wife, Anya, was living well with metastatic breast cancer. We’d just returned from vacation, and those who saw her marveled at Anya’s energy and vivacity. She took ill suddenly... By Andrew Silver3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Failed AttemptContent warning: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with self-harm, which may be upsetting for some readers. Please know that there are many resources available for support... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keto for Cancer: The Positive Effects of Removing Sugar From Your LifeEditor’s note: Talk to your healthcare provider about your particular situation as it is best to check with your healthcare team before starting any new supplements or diets. No more... By Linda C4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Top 3 Things That Surprised Me During CancerThere are things that surprised me during my cancer experience including relationships, treatment side effects, and the year after I completed treatment. I have been very fortunate in my life... By Sarah Kelly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Good EnoughEditor's note: The following article describes the author’s experiences with an eating disorder, which may be upsetting for some readers. If you or a loved one is in need of... By April Doyle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Am I Hurting My Healthcare Team's Feelings by Getting a Second Opinion?The worst thing as a nurse is when I hear patients struggle on whether to get a second opinion or not. Their struggle is not due to the what ifs... By Leah Robert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: How Long We've Been Living with Metastatic Breast CancerIf you feel like you do not fully understand metastatic breast cancer, know that you are not alone. It is common for people who do not have the diagnosis to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What It Means to Be a ‘’Lifer’’: The Perspective of a Stage IV Cancer PatientWhen you hear the word "lifer", who do you think of? Perhaps it is an inmate, a criminal. Someone who is never getting out of prison, never returning to a... By Danielle Thurston4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Remembering Robert HoldenWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Robert "Bob" Holden passed away on February 28th, 2020. Bob was a husband, to Linda Holden, a father, an MBC... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Don’t Lose The BattleEvery time I hear, “They lost their battle with cancer,” it feels like nails on a chalkboard. I just want to shout from the rooftops, “No, they freaking didn’t! They... By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Solving Advanced Breast Cancer's Poor Sleep ProblemIt’s probably no news to anyone with metastatic breast cancer that poor sleep is part of the rocky diagnostic and treatment journey of this disease. The disease itself can lead... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: A Podcast Interview with Abigail JohnstonAfter receiving a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at the age of 38, Abigail Johnston has drastically changed her life to maximize her time with her family, optimize her health... By Emily1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ATM Mutation, Part 3 - My SpouseAt the time of my de novo metastatic diagnosis in mid-2017, my husband and I had been together for nearly 12 years and had been married for nearly ten 10. We... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Cancer Forced Me Into BankruptcyI am a psych RN with several counseling degrees. In 2016 at a yearly check-up, a lump was found. I was sent to a local hospital, for 2 1/2 hours... By meg0326921 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Series - AdvocacyAt the end of last year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry to talk about their experience with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thinking About the Holidays... an Introspective RetrospectiveI read a post on Facebook recently that said: "For many, the holidays are a time of joy. For some, it is a time of sadness. It reminds them of... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareEditor's Note: This article was originally created by the Editorial Team for our sister site, ProstateCancer.net. Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEveryone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above sunken cheeks is such an archetype. Cancer wears... By Emily Garnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Underutilization of a Social Worker in an Oncology office"Mental health refers to the cognitive, behavioral and emotional wellbeing of a person. It does NOT refer to a mental health diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis for an individual and their... By Leah Robert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Community Shares: How Other People Respond to the News of Advanced Breast CancerWhen it comes to talking about difficult subjects, few people lean in. There aren’t many topics more difficult for others to talk about than cancer, which explains why people with... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments