Ten Years Blue in a Sea of PinkThere's a lot I've learned since my breast cancer diagnosis in early 2014. It's obviously a dramatic, even traumatic diagnosis, but, as a guy, hearing "sorry, but you have breast... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
October 2024 Awareness Month GiveawayAs we observe this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our focus is on providing comfort and support when it matters most. We understand that dealing with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)... By AdvancedBreastCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Osteoarthritis and Metastatic Breast CancerLiving with metastatic breast cancer in my bones is a challenge. It's hard on its own, but what happens when you also have another bone or joint disease in addition... By Stacie-Mullin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparing for Scan Day at a New ClinicI recently had a scan at a brand-new clinic. I was pretty nervous because my last scan showed progression. Now, I have a new oncologist, and the process of scans... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emphasizing Accessibility in Community EventsTo me, the best thing about doing something super fun one year is being able to plan the next year. I love the planning phase of an adventure. Laying it... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and EducatorDr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. She then completed residency at... By Rod Ritchie4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Whether you take 1 drug or many prescriptions, you may wonder where those long, confusing product names come from and whether they mean anything. Turns out, drug names are chosen... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk About Emotional TriggersI admit it's fun to listen to sad love songs when you're far away from the one you love. We all do it at some point in our lives. When... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments5 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 laterReactions0reactionsComments10 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