Feeling Left Out: How MBC Affects Plans and FriendshipsDoes having metastatic breast cancer ever make you feel forgotten by others? I feel like I am often left out or forgotten. Let me explain. Do you ever see friends...
What Does Empowerment Mean to You?At various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys this concept of empowerment as various healthcare workers or journalists worked...
Standing Alone: The Pain of Family Not Showing UpWhen I received my diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, I was devastated. I remember sitting in the doctor's office, the weight of those words sinking in, and thinking...
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 of stories from members of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community...
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,...
How Can You Boost Your Immune System?Our immune system is an important part of our bodies. It protects us from getting sick and helps us heal. Having advanced breast cancer can weaken your immune system. But...
A Love Letter to the ThriversI am a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. I will celebrate 11 years post-diagnosis this coming June. I remember waking up from the first surgery (there were many) with my...
The Stress of Finding a New DoctorAs I sit here, pen in hand, tasked with finding a new doctor, my mind swirls with a mix of anxiety and trepidation. For the past 7 years, I've entrusted...
