Mourning Your Past LifeI always think of my life in terms of pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis. It is a little complicated now that I have two points in my life where I’ve been diagnosed... By Stephanie Millett2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oatmeal Shades and Pastel PinksGrowing up, oatmeal was a staple in our household. I'm not sure when it became the great betrayer of my taste buds, but it did. However, it didn't stop there... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fallible Caregiver: My Plan to Redeem Intimate LoveIn my marriage now, I see 3 options. I see myself standing before 3 roads that fork off into very different futures. Thankfully, I’ve been trained well, and certain truths... By Joel Hughes4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer?At AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we work with community members and our health leaders to empower them and their caregivers to take control of living with advanced breast cancer. By providing a platform... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Daring to DreamMy footsteps echoed through the empty rooms of our beloved home, once filled with so many hopes and dreams it felt like the walls of our small home would burst... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dealing with Healthcare BurnoutI do not know about you, but I am tired of all the doctor's visits, scans, and bloodwork that I must often endure. Having advanced breast cancer means we are... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What’s That?An advanced breast cancer diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information and research available for patients and their loved ones. Many... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh Trigger, Where Is Thy Sting?Triggers. They are everywhere, especially for those of us who are in treatment forever. Just the smell of walking into a hospital, or that awful screeching of the infusion machines... By Abigail Johnston3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Love and the House I SoldI truly think that one of the hardest things to navigate next to a cancer diagnosis is a relationship. Especially a successful relationship. Sometimes, they can look like they come... By Stephanie Millett3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grateful for This Life I Have, Except for the CancerLast January, I became a new grandmother to a gorgeous baby girl. Never in my wildest dreams did I allow myself to think ahead when I was diagnosed in 2013... By Susan Rahn3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do I Really Need A Port?Kate shares why some people living with MBC may want a port for treatment. Also, learn more about her tips and tricks to have seamless access every time. Want to... By Kate Crawford1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Financial Toxicity Among People With Metastatic Breast CancerCancer drugs and treatments are vital for people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). They help extend and improve quality of life. But they are expensive. Cancer costs can cause serious... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemo Side Effects StrategiesI want to emphasize two things. First, these strategies work for me. You likely have or will have your own. I hope you can find some new ideas here though... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Caregiver's Christmas MemoriesIf there's anything my late wife, Lynette, loved, it was the winter holidays. She had a real flair for decorating, baking, cooking, and hosting, and I loved watching her as... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Year of FirstsNow that I'm well out of the first year without my wife (she died from advanced breast cancer in June 2021), I sometimes wonder how I got through it. Seriously... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hurry Up And WaitRecently I have experienced some things in the medical community and with medical care, inspiring me to write an article about it. The saying "hurry up and wait" could not... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: What Was Helpful To You?We work to empower people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and their caregivers to take control of this disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fallible Caregiver: Why We Need Lazy Days of GluttonyI tend to burn the candle at both ends and often in the middle. My wife and I started seeing a marriage counselor a couple months back to help us... By Joel Hughes3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mentally Prepping For The HolidaysThe holidays are coming at us faster than a freight train this year. Doesn’t it feel like its happening so much quicker? There is so much going on outside of... By Stephanie Millett2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Gifts (Or Buy For Yourself) During TreatmentA family member recently started an aggressive combination of chemotherapies. She was overwhelmed with her diagnosis, the treatment plan, and keeping loved ones informed. While I have not undergone chemotherapy... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
