Metastatic Mysteries: Losing and Finding My VoiceIn November 2018, I was feeling weary and exhilarated all at once. I had just traveled the country for several weeks of...reactionscomments
Portal to Connection“I still need to reschedule that dermatologist appointment!” I thought to myself, for probably the fifth time in the past few weeks...reactionscomments
We Are Not Hiding Behind Our MaskI wonder if it is the mask, lack of control, or lack of respect for our neighbor that has made many average...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...reactionscomments
Short Term Changes?Grrr, I was so frustrated and angry! I had just finished reading an article in a well-respected breast cancer publication that was...reactionscomments
How To Start A Blog About Your Cancer ExperienceI'm asked all the time, "How do I start a blog about my cancer story?" So here's a crash course! The funny...reactionscomments
Why Losing Hair Means So MuchMany types of cancer are associated with physical changes, ranging from surgery and reconstruction to weight loss or gain. Oftentimes, individuals confronting...reactionscomments
How To Beat The Winter BluesAhhh the winter blues. I remember it was tough as a kid to be stuck inside during those long, cold winter days...reactions1comment
The Road Less TraveledIt was a cold November day, I remember the date clearly. It was November 9, 2000. I was 47 years old and...reactionscomments
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2020Each year, 10,000+ men and women who focus their lives and careers on breast cancer gather in San Antonio, Texas for the...reactions2comments
I Am More Than a Set of ProtocolsRecently, I underwent a breast mammogram and ultrasound on my right breast, due to some skin changes occurring in the last few...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Sleepless In the BayIt's funny how when I’m home I can fall asleep, wake up, go to the bathroom, and drift off again. The uncanny...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Invisible Side of Advanced Breast CancerFor friends, family, and coworkers of anyone with advanced breast cancer, it can be challenging to fully understand what it is like...reactions3comments
Dealing With the "Cancer-stones" That Mark My CalendarEvery year, at the start of the new year I am reminded of when I was told I had cancer. I was...reactionscomments
I’m a Man with Chest Cancer! I Beg Your Pardon?The Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) recently invited Dr. Mathew Knowles, the academic, speaker, and music industry icon, who was recently diagnosed...reactions2comments
Hospice and Palliative CareThis past week I was given the opportunity to sit with my twin sister's nurse and go over her hospice and palliative...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Step Into Your Day With PositivityUnder normal circumstances, it's not easy to jump out of bed every morning with excitement and positivity for the day that lies...reactionscomments
