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
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect with People Living with Advanced Breast Cancer?Navigating life with advanced breast cancer can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others who are also living with this...reactionscomments
AdvancedBreastCancer.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ADVANCEDBREASTCANCER.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Staying Organized With a Medical BinderEditor's Note: This article was written by Brittney Tellekamp and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. When I was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help With Cancer?In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), opinions vary from adoration to aversion, with many still in the dark about its capabilities...reactionscomments
Chemo Side Effects: Temperature RegulationI’ve been on chemotherapy in one form or another for almost 8 years straight now. Anyone living with cancer has undoubtedly heard...reactions1comment
