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...reactionscomments
Treading WaterI was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The Cancer CardSo, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While...reactionscomments
More Than Just Exercise: The Vital Role of Daily Movement in Managing Chronic PainI get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
From Marathons to Muscle: Redefining Exercise With Stage 4 CancerI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among...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
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...reactionscomments
Chemo Brain SolutionsI've written previously about my diagnosis with chemo brain (cancer-related cognitive impairment or cognitive dysfunction), and suffice it to say, learning that...reactions4comments
Different Hormone Medication ExperiencesOne of the first lines of defense for my type of cancer is a monthly shot in both butt cheeks. Doesn't that...reactionscomments
I Have De Novo Ogliometastatic Breast Cancer - Can I Stop Treatment?Last month while at my oncology appointment, I decided to ask my doctor an unpopular question. I asked her if she ever...reactions6comments
