"But You Don't Look Sick"If you have ever heard the statement, "but you don't look sick," it can be very frustrating for those with advanced breast...reactions4comments
You're Not Crazy: A Patient's Guide to Unheard Side EffectsWe have all seen the commercials on television or the advertisements in magazines: a group of people sitting around a fire while...reactions4comments
Takeaways from ASCO 2021The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences...reactionscomments
How I Became a Caregiver While Being a PatientCancer isn't a gift but it has been a teacher. I’ve learned more about cancer, terminology, research, and clinical trials than most...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
Living with MBCHello, my name is Bonnie! I have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren - they really keep me going! They are 11...reactions1comment
COVID-19 & MBC: Our Concerns are Different than Healthy PeopleI've been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for three (3) years and I've been immunocompromised for all of that...reactions3comments
Let's Talk! Sex, Intimacy, and Advanced Breast CancerWe know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Dating and Finding Love: A Single Gal’s Guide to MBCI’ll admit it. I have no interest in dating right now. Dating is hard in the best of circumstances. Dating with metastatic...reactionscomments
Understanding Breast Cancer Terms: NEAD, De Novo, and NED ExplainedWhether you have been recently diagnosed, have had metastatic breast cancer (mbc) for some time, or are part of a breast cancer...reactionscomments
CaregivingAs a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I...reactionscomments
Race and Cancer, Part 1For most of my life, I lived around other WASPS (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants) in the Midwest. We did live in a few other...reactionscomments
Interview with Abigail Johnson; Stage IV Patient Advocate ExtraordinaireAbigail Johnston, Esquire, is a dynamic patient activist and writer on metastatic breast cancer. A lawyer since 2002 in Florida, diagnosed with...reactionscomments
A Sister's Journey with ATM Mutation, Part 2As part of my ongoing series about how the ATM mutation has affected my family since we discovered how widespread it is...reactionscomments
Navigating "The Next Line": Preparing for a New Cancer TreatmentEven the most seasoned cancer patient may feel anxious when it is time for "the next line" of their cancer treatment. When...reactions4comments
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and EducatorDr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of...reactionscomments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer?At AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we work with community members and our health leaders to empower them and their caregivers to take control of living...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
Community Views: Meaningful Connections With ProvidersToo often, having metastatic breast cancer also means having difficult relationships with your doctor and other healthcare providers. We hear a lot...reactionscomments
