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
Returning to ChemoAfter nearly five years since my de novo MBC diagnosis, I find myself facing progression to my liver and returning to IV chemotherapy...reactionscomments
A Nurse’s Perspective on Ringing the Chemo BellI remember when the "chemo bell” was donated to the treatment room where I am an infusion nurse. The local news came...reactions51comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My SymptomsDisclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
Portrayals of Cancer in Movies and ShowsIt happens pretty often. You'll be watching a television show or movie, and then suddenly, BAM, the main character or someone they...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Celeste B.We sat down with one of our community members, Celeste Baldwin, and she shared how she is moving forward after an metastatic...reactions7comments
Cancer Ghosting: Navigating the Loss of RelationshipsIt's a topic that isn't often talked about, but it's something that many cancer patients experience: cancer ghosting. This is when friends...reactions4comments
The Cancer BubbleHow do you cope when it feels like your life is all about your cancer diagnosis? It's hard to believe that life...reactions3comments
Empathy, Cancer, and Caregiving: What Do They Have In Common?Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I find myself relating to many of the complex feelings...reactions1comment
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
Turning to Faith When Times Are ToughI debated for a while whether I should write an article about religion. Faith is essential in my metastatic breast cancer journey...reactions6comments
Pain, Anxiety, and the Fear of RecurrenceI have advanced breast cancer, and my cancer presents in my bones. Having cancer inside my bones is tricky. On the one...reactions2comments
Do Not Be Scared To Ask Your Healthcare Team QuestionsRecently, I have been experiencing more pain in my knee, and it's been weighing on my mind. I would ask myself, "Can...reactions4comments
Getting Ready for Chemo: What to Bring With YouWhen you start chemotherapy, it is natural to be a little nervous. You may not know what to expect. Talking with your...reactionscomments
My Experience with Fulvestrant: The Ups, the Downs, and What HelpsA little while into my treatment, my doctor told me I was stable enough to get off of fulvestrant injections. What is...reactionscomments
Ten Years Blue in a Sea of PinkThere's a lot I've learned since my breast cancer diagnosis in early 2014. It's obviously a dramatic, even traumatic diagnosis, but, as...reactions2comments
