Wrapped in Warmth Awareness Month GiveawayWhile October brings a wave of pink ribbons, living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) means dealing with the daily, physical reality of...reactionscomments
Understanding Invasive Ductal CarcinomaA breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Breast cancer encompasses several distinct types and subtypes, each with unique treatment approaches and outlooks...reactionscomments
Your Guide to Telehealth and Virtual Doctor VisitsTelehealth is a service that lets you connect with healthcare professionals online. Patients and doctors can meet virtually from different locations—even different...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth virtual care services allow you to safely access many different types of medical care from home. To get started, talk to...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Cold Capping: A Practical Guide to Scalp Cooling During ChemotherapyCold capping... sounds odd, doesn't it? For those unfamiliar with the concept, cold capping—also known as scalp cooling—is a technique used to...reactionscomments
Will Getting a Second Opinion Hurt My Healthcare Team's Feelings?As a nurse, one of the hardest things to watch is a patient struggling with whether to seek a second opinion. More...reactionscomments
How Cancer Taught Me to Sit with Sadness and Practice Self-KindnessIn today’s airbrushed, social-media-driven world, it can be hard to know what anyone is truly feeling. We all face constant pressure to...reactions3comments
My Diagnosis May Be Terminal, But I Refuse to Live TerminallyWhen I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I knew I was going to be fine—sterile, but fine. When I was diagnosed with...reactions5comments
Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Two Patient Diagnosis StoriesIn this interview, patient leaders Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry share their personal diagnosis stories to help educate others and raise awareness...reactions2comments
Reflections on My MBC Journey: From Fear to AdvocacyI was afraid; now I am at peace. I was pessimistic; now I am optimistic. I felt angry; now I feel grateful...reactionscomments
How Facing Cancer Taught Me to Truly LiveCancer, you are a coward. You sneak in like a burglar in the night, hoping to steal our thoughts, our joy, and...reactions2comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Facing Reality With HerAbout 4 years ago, I felt like God spoke to me. No, not an audible voice or a vision. Nothing like that...reactions1comment
Newly Diagnosed with TNBC: Essential Advice from AdvocatesIn this Ask-the-Advocate feature, breast cancer advocates Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry share six essential pieces of advice for anyone navigating a...reactionscomments
TNBC Advocacy: Building Community, Purpose, and Clean BeautyPatient advocates Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry discuss their experiences with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and how their diagnoses inspired them to...reactionscomments
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Balancing Single Motherhood and CaretakingDanielle, a single mother living with triple-negative metastatic breast cancer, shares her perspective on caring for her children while navigating ongoing medical...reactionscomments
Nourishing Your Body Through Cancer TreatmentCancer treatment can frequently cause a reduced appetite, eating difficulties, or digestive challenges. While no single "magic food" exists, an effective nutritional...reactionscomments
Finding Myself Again After Stage 4 Breast CancerOne day everything is normal, and the next your whole world gets flipped on its head. Life becomes separated into two distinct...reactionscomments
"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...reactions3comments
Metastatic Breast Cancer – A Different Type of Breast CancerA metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis is life-changing. Metastatic breast cancer is when breast cancer spreads beyond the breast to other organs...reactions2comments
