The Fallible Caregiver Series: Do You Even Care?My wife shed many tears when we relocated from California to Oregon 3 years ago. Her tears weren't solely for missing California, nor were they strictly for leaving behind family... By Joel Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering Marlena MurphyWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially her daughter, family, friends, and extended family. Marlena... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Missing the Person You Were Before CancerI miss my old self; at least, I miss the person I used to be before cancer—the person without pain, anxiety, and worry. I miss the person who didn't spend... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Burnout Is Real, Take Care of YourselfI'm genuinely baffled at how quickly time passes these days. It doesn't feel like 5 years have passed since 2019, but here we are. I swear it was just yesterday... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did I Say I Hate Cancer?I'm tired of losing my loved ones to cancer. I rarely use the word "hate," but I'm not averse to standing on a mountaintop and shouting my hate for cancer... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Big Cautions for PatientsWe were lying in bed one evening recently, watching an episode of Next Level Chef starring Gordon Ramsay. My wife was reading something on her phone at the same time... By Joel Hughes4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Growth and Grief as a CaregiverNavigating the metastatic breast cancer community comes with its ups and downs—stories of strength and beating the odds, stories of love and loss, advocacy and burnout. I've made friends, found... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Words of AdviceThroughout any cancer journey, advanced stages or not, you will likely receive a lot of unsolicited advice. This advice can come from anyone in your life. Doctors can give you... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: "Am I Enjoying Life?""Am I enjoying life?" I found myself pondering this question on a recent lonely drive. Have I truly embraced the joy of being alive in this world? Throughout my life... By Joel Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chemo Side Effects: Diarrhea and ConstipationWell, this chemo side effect is one of my top nemeses that I fight regularly. I know I'm not alone in this one, so let's go where no one wants... By Rebekah Hughes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helping Men Come to Terms With Their Breast Cancer DiagnosisNot everyone understands that breast cancer is a genderless disease. This was even more so when I was diagnosed with stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer 10 years ago. At the... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From Isolation to Connection: Telling My StoryI have a pretty unique story. I'm sure people often say that, but I truly believe in mine. Not only did I have cancer at 25 for the first time... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Invisible: The Importance of Caring for the CaregiverI don't mean to sound selfish or pitiful, but sometimes, as a caregiver to someone with cancer, I feel forgotten and invisible. People seem to forget to care for the... By Kaye Waller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Organized With a Medical BinderEditor's Note: This article was written by Brittney Tellekamp and originally appeared on our partner site BladderCancer.net. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I suddenly found myself in charge of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving and Changing: Navigating Its ChallengesLately, life in "cancerland" has felt so overwhelming; I feel a little lost, adrift in the changes our recent move across the country sent rippling through our lives. Even when... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help With Cancer?In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), opinions vary from adoration to aversion, with many still in the dark about its capabilities. Personally, I was a bit late to the... By Joel Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for Scans Physically and EmotionallyI think it's safe to say that almost everyone's top fear when they live with metastatic breast cancer is the fear of recurrence. We undergo the therapies, take the drugs... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embracing Life's Twists: From Childhood Dreams to Unexpected BlessingsAs I reflect on my life's journey, a childhood dream of mine stands out vividly among the rest: my dream of becoming a mother. As a young girl, I'd stuff... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysFeeling more thirsty than usual on chemotherapy days is normal. It is important to pay attention to this sign from your body. But getting enough fluids can be tricky after... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments