Metastatic Monster"She's battling cancer," they always say. It seems people who see us suffering from metastatic breast cancer always want to use war metaphors to describe what is happening to us;... By Vicki Thompson2 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Kathleen L'AbbeeMeet Kathleen! She shares her metastatic breast cancer recurrence story. How & when were you diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer?Diagnosis in June 2018 with sternum met by a yearly breast... By Editorial Team3 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ExtravasationUntil very recently, I had no idea what this was, although now I understand it has happened to me during my time of living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer... By Abigail Johnston4 days agoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FriendshipsSomewhere along with my life, I seemed to mess up a fair share of friendships. So, I will try not to reiterate that old line telling you to screw all... By Vicki ThompsonNovember 24, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Mallory RoyalMeet Mallory, our newest advocate! Mallory joined our team in November 2021. She shares her diagnosis story with us. How & when were you diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer?There was... By Editorial TeamNovember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Tori GeibWe are devastated to share that one of our AdvancedBreastCancer.net team members Tori Geib passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Tori was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer shortly after... By Editorial TeamNovember 23, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Slow DownBreast cancer taught me to slow down… We are all so used to getting up and being on the go all the time. Often our success is measured by how much... By Joanna ChanisNovember 22, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Lisa H.Lisa shares with our team her denovo metastatic breast cancer diagnosis experience. How & when were you diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer?In the summer of 2019, my purse strap kept... By Editorial TeamNovember 19, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Handle Questions About Your Breast CancerHow to handle questions about your cancer when you just don’t feel like talking about it... This was and remains a tough one for me. Even now a couple of years... By Joanna ChanisNovember 18, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Under The Mask: Undergoing Brain RadiationRadiation oncology is a powerful tool, especially in the metastatic setting. There are various types of radiation, or radiotherapy, to treat metastatic breast cancer. I personally have had it to... By Danielle ThurstonNovember 17, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Danielle ThurstonWe are extremely heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, Danielle Thurston, passed away on Friday, October 29th, 2021. Danielle was first diagnosed with stage II triple-negative breast cancer in... By Editorial TeamNovember 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On the Edge of My SeatThere's good news for us, breast cancer sufferers, walking around with sore tushies from monthly Fulvestrant shots. According to a recent press release, the Menarini Group and Radius Health announced... By Vicki ThompsonNovember 12, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I'm So Stressed Out!Whether it’s waiting for scan results, getting ready to go back to work after taking time off for surgery, spending hours on the phone with your health insurance company, or... By Melissa BerryNovember 11, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Metamorphosis Of OctoberBreast Cancer Awareness month doesn't hold the same meaning for everyone, and that's OK. To some people, it's a time to celebrate they survived treatment & came out the other... By Susan RahnNovember 10, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meet My Caregiver!One of our advocates interviews her husband for Caregiver Awareness Month. Caregivers are our unsung heroes and this month we want to highlight their voices, their experiences, and their stories... By Claire GawinowiczNovember 5, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mentoring, Part VI hope you have enjoyed our mentoring series! Amanda and I had such fun talking about these issues, emailing, and learning more from each other as we put together this... By Abigail JohnstonNovember 4, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What It's Really Like To Have A CraniotomyHaving brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage. It was then I was told I would... By Danielle ThurstonNovember 3, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Second OpinionI understand first-hand how awkward and stressful it can be to ask your doctor for your records to be sent to another doctor. When I was diagnosed with stage 2... By Joanna ChanisOctober 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Natalia PardonMeet Natalia who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013. She shares her experience and what has been helpful to her since her diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2013... By Editorial TeamOctober 29, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsBreast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast cancer patient advocate, writer, dreamer, kayaker, with personal... By Rod RitchieOctober 27, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
