TNBC Series – A Diagnosis InterviewWe wanted to share with you a personal and in-depth interview with two of our Patient Leaders, Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry. By sharing their stories, we hope to continue... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Disability: Private and PublicDisclaimer: I'm a licensed attorney in the State of Florida only. I do not pretend to understand the laws of any state other than Florida. Much of the post below is my interpretation... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diet and Nutrition Tips to Help Survive ChemotherapyFollowing is part 3 of our diet and nutrition tips series. This article talks about ways to help survive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy side effects are different for everyone, so be sure... By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ATM Mutation, Part 2 - My SisterAs part of my ongoing series about how the ATM mutation has affected my family since we have discovered how widespread it is, this installment is based on interviewing one... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Pink DivideThere’s no competition in breast cancer. How I wish that those words were true. One would think that after hearing those four earth-shattering words, "You have breast cancer," everyone would... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Find an AttorneyDisclaimer: I’m a lawyer licensed in Florida. However, unless an adviser is licensed as an attorney in the particular state where the legal advice is rendered or has expertise in Federal... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pets, Cancer, & Attitude AdjustmentsThis may sound like the most trivial, dumb thing I’ve ever said...but, my dogs are fighting and it just feels like the final straw. Our pets, fur-babies, animals, family members... By April Doyle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Is a Funny MonkeyMy Aunt Olivia used to say, "Life is a funny Monkey." Growing up, I didn't really understand what that meant. But as the years passed, I came to understand that... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top Ten Worst Places to Lose Your HairWhen I learned that I would have to experience IV chemo, I confess that one of the first things I was concerned about was losing my hair. I've always had a... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Stay Amazed: Remembering Linda ChristopherWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Linda Christopher passed away on November 5th, 2019. Linda had been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for a... By Laura Kompanik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Advanced & Metastatic Breast CancerThe moment you first hear the words "breast cancer," all else might fall away. You might suddenly feel alone, or that feeling may creep in days later. The good news... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
First 24The morning began like every other weekday - exercise, coffee, bagel with cream cheese, and a side of crispy bacon. Same routine every weekday, 52 weeks a year. I wrapped up... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
From “Cured” to "Incurable"In October 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage I TNBC. Even though I had no family history of breast cancer, I had discovered a small, tender lump in my left... By janicec89574 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Flu Shots?My medical oncologist and I have a running fake "conflict" about getting the flu shot. She nearly died from influenza when she was a young adult and now she's a huge... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocacy on Different Social Media PlatformsI'm 40 and I'm constantly reminded by the younger people in my life that Facebook is for old people. Am I old? Probably. I've had Facebook since 2008 and I admit that... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thoughts On Leaving A LegacyOne of my favorite songwriters is Joni Mitchell. For the younger people who might not know who she is, here is her short bio: Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell CC is... By Linda C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Real PainA few months ago, I suffered a surreal experience when picking up my pain medication from my local pharmacy. Having been living with metastatic breast cancer for five years, I am... By April Doyle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
DivorceAuthor disclaimer--I'm an attorney in the state of Florida only. Nothing in this post or any other writing is legal advice and you should always seek legal advice if you have legal... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BittersweetI woke up angry. Furious even. In the last two weeks, the metastatic breast cancer community has suffered loss after loss. This is not a rare occurrence as 116 people per... By April Doyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Integrated MedicineI'm in a lot of support groups online. This has been an amazing source of support and information and "hacks" since I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments