Targeting TNBC Together

One of my biggest challenges dealing with breast cancer? The heavy mental, emotional, and social toll it takes. Here are some resources I hope help you.

Dr. Christina Hibbert

AdvancedBreastCancer.net Patient Leader

"Mom Is Sick Again": Parenting Through Stage 4 Breast Cancer

"Mom is sick again," I heard my eight-year-old proclaim a few days ago, the day after I had chemo. The week before,...

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Triple Negative Diagnosis Story

September 2011 started off as normal as any other year except for a couple of things. Number one, we moved to a...

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Nourishing Your Body Through Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment can frequently cause a reduced appetite, eating difficulties, or digestive challenges. While no single "magic food" exists, an effective nutritional...

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Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Balancing Single Motherhood and Caretaking

Danielle, a single mother living with triple-negative metastatic breast cancer, shares her perspective on caring for her children while navigating ongoing medical...

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Parenting With Breast Cancer: What I Wish I Knew as a New Mom

Having small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed...

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Choosing My Own Path Through Hair Loss

After 2 weeks of chemotherapy, I had started to wonder if it was going to happen: was my hair going to fall...

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"But You Don't Look Sick"

If you have ever heard the statement, "but you don't look sick," it can be very frustrating for those with advanced breast...

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How Facing Cancer Taught Me to Truly Live

Cancer, you are a coward. You sneak in like a burglar in the night, hoping to steal our thoughts, our joy, and...

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Reflections on My MBC Journey: From Fear to Advocacy

I was afraid; now I am at peace. I was pessimistic; now I am optimistic. I felt angry; now I feel grateful...

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TNBC Advocacy: Building Community, Purpose, and Clean Beauty

Patient advocates Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry discuss their experiences with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and how their diagnoses inspired them to...

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