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 with an explosive stomach for 36 hours, and... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 who I was before that day. Before everything... By CommunityMember7ed7e13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Cancer CardSo, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While I understand the importance of having a friend... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why It’s Important to Move Your Body EverydayI get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and start moving my body. I am usually sore... By Stacie-Mullin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 Network, you should watch/listen to that now. Yes... By Abigail Johnston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 comfortable. Being on cancer treatments can cause overheating... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 their end. But cancerous cells are not team... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing My Exercise Habits With Metastatic Breast CancerI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among different race types and mileage. Following my diagnosis... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 end there for many. The struggle continues for... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 I had a 20-point IQ (intelligence quotient) deficit... By Abigail Johnston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 sound lovely? It includes a beautiful "loading" period... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 had a patient that went off treatment after... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Working, Your Career, and Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) can impact your life in many ways. An important factor it can affect is your career. One study found that two-thirds of working women stopped working... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Alive Is Not CheapUnsurprisingly, drugs to treat metastatic breast cancer are outrageously priced. So imagine my shock when I learned a new medication I needed was equally offensively priced. Over the last year... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Saying Goodbye to a FriendSeveral months ago, I lost my friend Ashley to metastatic breast cancer. A mutation of the PALB2 gene caused Ashley's cancer. Words cannot begin to convey how much Ashley meant... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take time. And, patients dealing with a Stage IV... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 people say how terrible chemo is, that it’s... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What They Didn't Tell MeIn the 3 years my partner Steph and I have spent as residents in advanced breast cancer, we've received advice and sat through many teachings meant to help us. But... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cancer Scanxiety: My Personal StoryI have been a breast cancer patient for almost 10 years now. I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, which is the most advanced stage. As someone who has gone... By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments