Stage 4 ... Just Like ThatI was 10 years out from a bilateral mastectomy. Had lobular, pleomorphic type, Stage 1, left breast. Did 5 years of anastrozole. A year ago in May, I happened to...reactionscomments
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 and understandings of the advanced breast cancer community...reactions1comment
Missing the Little ThingsSomething that can be amplified during treatment is how much you miss the little things in life. I think it goes without saying that this makes a lot more noise...reactionscomments
My Story - Stage 1 to MBCI was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer. Lumpectomy and radiation. Lymph nodes were negative. Everything was fine. Then, my tumor markers started going up. Fast forward to I have...reactionscomments
Community Member Catch Up: RachelleIn February 2021, the team at AdvancedBreastCancer.net chatted with Rachelle, who shared her personal story and about how reading other people’s experiences has helped her navigate her metastatic breast cancer...reactionscomments
Comfort in CommunityAt the time I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer, my support systems were thin at best. Regardless of the reasons, I definitely felt alone when I got...reactionscomments
Actions Not AwarenessI have a love-hate relationship with October. I like seeing the leaves change color, gearing up for the coming holidays and crisp cool nights. It's also breast cancer awareness month...reactionscomments
Caring for Myself Each #PinktoberThis October (2022) will be my sixth (6th) Pinktober since my diagnosis with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017. My mother is a survivor of a DCIS diagnosis...reactions1comment
Does Anything Positive Come From Metastatic Breast Cancer?Anything associated with advanced breast cancer is usually described negatively. Unfortunately, even in the medical community, breast cancer is seen as a negative thing, which it is. So, does anything...reactions4comments
National Mammography DayOctober can bring up a range of emotions for everyone in the breast cancer community, let’s face it October is hard. With that being said I believe when things are...reactions5comments
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How We Can Improve ItBreast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) was initiated by the American Cancer Society and a pharmaceutical company to ensure every woman was aware of this disease, and to promote mammography as...reactionscomments
Body Image and Unfair ExpectationsDespite her “five foot two, eyes of blue”, soft and fluffy appearance, my wife was one strong woman. On the day we received her diagnosis of breast cancer, she switched...reactions2comments
Metastatic Self-CareIt wasn’t until I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that I had this unique lens on life that not a lot of folks have the pleasure of seeing until...reactions2comments
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness DayMetastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, designated in 2009, after multiple decades of October being designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). To read more about...reactionscomments
Palliative Care? Hospice? There Is A DifferencePalliative care can be scary to those with cancer or other serious conditions. I used to associate palliative care (PC) with end-of-life (EOL) or hospice until I needed it after...reactionscomments
Treated Differently After Her DiagnosisI'm answering for my wife since she's no longer living. When my wife was initially diagnosed, she was already at Stage 4. A PET scan revealed the breast cancer was...reactions1comment
Steal Back the Best Parts of Yourself Through Self-CareWhat do you do when MBC (Metastatic Breast Cancer) is stealing your life bit by bit with the pain, worry, and appointments? You steal it back! Steal back the best...reactions4comments
Self-Care and Building Community During Awareness MonthOctober marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year we want to come together to celebrate and support one another with a focus on self-care and community. As we delve...reactionscomments
Will Things Ever Be Normal Again?When you're in the midst of grief, you frequently wonder if you'll ever feel “normal” again. You may even question if there's any purpose to anything anymore. It's a desolate...reactionscomments
An Interview with Mara: An Inspiring StoryMara, who lives in London, Ontario, has been described by her M.O. as, "a miracle walking around." She was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB, in May 2015, aged...reactionscomments
