Navigating "Pinktober" as a Male Breast Cancer PatientOctober, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or BCAM, is often referred to as "Pinktober." For men with the disease, it's a particularly awkward month. Nearly 10 years on from diagnosis of... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experiences With Brain RadiationA diagnosis of advanced breast cancer is scary on its own, but what happens when the breast cancer takes up residence in your brain? My cancer moved to my brain... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experiences Searching for a New ClinicWhen I needed to call a new cancer clinic to set up an appointment, I found that my state-funded health insurance coverage wasn't sufficient for the care I required. The... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treading WaterI was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and felt like I had been a death sentence... By CommunityMember36dcef1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Life Raft Amongst the SharksDuring this October I am not just awash in pink. I also am pressured by fellow MBC members, during support groups designed for healing, to feel a certain way and... By Lbuzas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Stress of Finding a New DoctorAs I sit here, pen in hand, tasked with finding a new doctor, my mind swirls with a mix of anxiety and trepidation. For the past 7 years, I've entrusted... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Husband and Wife Diagnosed with Cancer in the Same WeekJuly 13 and July 21 2023. Husband found out he had Large B cell Lymphoma. I found out I have Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage 4. Right now I am taking... By CommunityMembere60f841 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Enter to Win: AdvancedBreastCancer.net Awareness Month 2023The Knack Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. However, living with metastatic breast... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Cancer Ghosting?You always remember your first ghost. The act of "ghosting" someone typically means someone is completely cutting off a personal relationship without notice. To the person who was ghosted, the... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Does Empowerment Mean to You?At various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys this concept of empowerment as various healthcare workers or journalists worked... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pulmonary Embolism, Cancer and MeLast month, I had my first hospitalization since my stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I had been dealing with an explosive stomach for 36 hours, and... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life. One Year LaterOne Year ago, 365 days, 8750 hours, 525,600 minutes. My life, the lives of my close family and friends...changed forever. I miss who I was before that day. Before everything... By CommunityMember7ed7e13 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Cancer CardSo, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While I understand the importance of having a friend... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why It’s Important to Move Your Body EverydayI get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and start moving my body. I am usually sore... By Stacie-Mullin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Keeping the Legacy of Others AliveIf you still need to listen to the amazing panel, How to Advocate for a Terminal Condition, hosted by the Social Health Network, you should watch/listen to that now. Yes... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Quick Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer HeatSummer has been in full swing, and if you're anything like me, you are searching for ways to cool down and stay comfortable. Being on cancer treatments can cause overheating... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chemo Side Effects: Nails, Hair, and Chemo BrainMy husband describes cancer as "cells gone wild." Normal, healthy cells take one for the team and terminate themselves when they've reached their end. But cancerous cells are not team... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Changing My Exercise Habits With Metastatic Breast CancerI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among different race types and mileage. Following my diagnosis... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reviewing the Common Side Effects of LetrozoleIf you have advanced breast cancer, you may wonder, "What is letrozole?" Letrozole, brand name Femara, is a hormone therapy drug that belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's JourneyBreast cancer is a disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While overcoming breast cancer is undoubtedly the goal, the journey doesn't end there for many. The struggle continues for... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments