Treading WaterI was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and...reactions2comments
MBC: My New LifeA little over two years ago, I was hunting in the kitchen for a measuring cup. Disoriented, I began to search in...reactions6comments
Feeling lonely and seeking more supportI felt support from a private MBC Facebook group, but l decided to disconnect from Facebook after many breaches on my personal...reactions9comments
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
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
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
What It Means to Be a ‘’Lifer’’: The Perspective of a Stage IV Cancer PatientWhen you hear the word "lifer", who do you think of? Perhaps it is an inmate, a criminal. Someone who is never...reactions8comments
Grateful for This Life I Have, Except for the CancerLast January, I became a new grandmother to a gorgeous baby girl. Never in my wildest dreams did I allow myself to...reactions4comments
Fertility and MBC: Fostering and AdoptingIn women who have had early-stage breast cancer, about 20-30% of them will go on to become metastatic, meaning the breast cancer...reactionscomments
Community Shares: What You Wish People Understood About Metastatic Breast CancerLiving with a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis means many different things. Too often, those on the outside fail to understand the...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer and Chemo BrainChemo brain is a term used to describe cognitive changes associated with cancer treatments. Many people being treated for advanced breast cancer...reactions2comments
FatigueWhen I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2017, I did think I knew what fatigue was; after all, I'd...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer FatigueFatigue is an extreme lack of energy or tiredness. It is more than simply being sleepy – it feels like utter exhaustion...reactionscomments
Mood SwingsDo you ever feel like everything is ok, maybe even good, and then out of nowhere one simple thing can change your...reactionscomments
Remembering Marlena MurphyWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially...reactions2comments
Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need MoreBreast cancer is a genderless disease with research concentrated on only one gender. Historically, males and other genders have been mostly excluded...reactions1comment
Burnout Is Real, Take Care of YourselfI'm genuinely baffled at how quickly time passes these days. It doesn't feel like 5 years have passed since 2019, but here...reactionscomments
From Isolation to Connection: Telling My StoryI have a pretty unique story. I'm sure people often say that, but I truly believe in mine. Not only did I...reactionscomments
Chemo Side Effects: Diarrhea and ConstipationWell, this chemo side effect is one of my top nemeses that I fight regularly. I know I'm not alone in this...reactionscomments
Helping Men Come to Terms With Their Breast Cancer DiagnosisNot everyone understands that breast cancer is a genderless disease. This was even more so when I was diagnosed with stage 3...reactions3comments
