ATM Mutation, Part 4 - My DadCancer affects the entire family in a variety of ways. Cancer isn't a new subject in my family, but discovering that many of...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Care Team for MeSo hard to believe that it will be one year since my diagnosis on April 24, 2018. If you asked me what...reactionscomments
I Want a Cure, But I'll Settle for ChronicMy first dose of reality came when I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That was the day the...reactionscomments
Where I Find MyselfThis is not what I wanted, but this is what I got. I am new to the metastatic breast cancer world (diagnosed...reactionscomments
Ask and You Might Receive: Financial Assistance for Testing & Medication Might Be Easier Than You ThinkThe Guardant Health Test, (genomic testing) is a simple blood test that comes with a high price tag. Some of the expense...reactionscomments
Getting a Good Night’s SleepWhen I was first diagnosed in April 2018, metastatic breast cancer kept me up at night. I micromanaged my blood work results...reactionscomments
Living Like an OutlierChances are, I probably won’t see my 40th birthday. In fact, a recent study published by the National Institute of Health estimates...reactions3comments
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
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkNavigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up...reactionscomments
Positive Attitude - How Important Is It Really?After receiving a cancer diagnosis, many people find themselves bombarded with well-intentioned family and friends offering advice. This advice takes many forms-books...reactions4comments