Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need MoreBreast cancer is a genderless disease with research concentrated on only one gender. Historically, males and other genders either have been mostly excluded from clinical trials for drugs to treat... By Rod Ritchie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Women’s Health Awareness Month Self-Care ChallengeHave you ever been on a plane and heard the stewardess say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping someone else? They do this because we must... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Don't Want to Talk About Cancer!Sometimes, the last thing I want to do is talk about cancer. Having been a cancer caregiver for friends and various family members since 1975, there are times I never... By Kaye Waller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Can I Help?How many times are we asked by well-meaning people what they can do to help? I'm asked so often that unless it's one of my go-to people for assistance, I... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
N.E.A.D, Denovo, N.E.D.: What Do These Terms All Mean?Whether you have been recently diagnosed, have had MBC for some time, or are part of a breast cancer group or community, you have probably heard a few words, sayings... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Emotional TollThe experience of a mastectomy can be traumatic and overwhelming, but it is possible to heal emotionally over time. With the support of your loved ones and community, you can... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Share Your Story with the AdvancedBreastCancer.net CommunityAt AdvancedBreastCancer.net, (ABC) we believe that every story matters, so we are highlighting the experiences of those living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The ABC community comes from all... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scan Days: Is it Better to Hope for the Best or Prepare for the Worst?For the last week, I have gone through a myriad of emotions. My last scan wasn't good. I mean, it could have been a lot worse. However, my bone mets... By Vicki Thompson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grief Is My Dark PassengerHaving a serious illness in this age of social media, it’s not uncommon to form friendships with people you would never have met otherwise. Over the years, since my MBC... By Susan Rahn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Reality IsI know how you feel, how can I support you? You've had a long and challenging week filled with lab tests, chemotherapy, and excessive doctor's appointments. You've been feeling run... By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Laura S.!We sat down with one of our community members, Laura S., and she shared her journey with being diagnosed with MBC and finding a sense of belonging within the AdvancedBreastCancer.net... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s Your Legacy?When most people think of a breast cancer survivor, they might imagine someone who has endured the horrific challenge of going through radiation or chemotherapy. While those treatments are certainly... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Learning to Let Go of Control and Go with the FlowI looked at Lynette, who sat silently beside me. After a life of starring in musicals and operas, it was natural for her to remain in control and centered in... By Kaye Waller4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeking Second Opinions: Do You Need One?Have you sought out a second opinion? Perhaps even a third, or fourth? Living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer means there is no stage 5. Our treatments are what... By Danielle Thurston1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Judy Perkins; Breast Cancer Immunotherapy PioneerImmunotherapy has been hailed as the brave new world for the treatment of cancers. One type of immunotherapy, adoptive cell therapy, uses T-cells from the patient’s own immune system as... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Art of InspirationDo you ever feel down or like the world is just too much? We've all been there. It's during these tough times, that we need to find ways to inspire... By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When You've Run Out of OptionsStatistically and overall, we are all living longer and longer with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). Yes, there are those who decline rapidly and never achieve stability or No Evidence... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How It Feels When You Find Out You Have Breast CancerI believe this moment is always and forever etched in your memory. For me, it was the phone call that would change my life in an instant. You see I... By Joanna Chanis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay To Accept Help from OthersWhen you are first diagnosed with a terminal disease, it is strange how people come out of the woodwork. Friends you had forgotten about, the family you never talk to... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When the Laughter StopsLet's face it, there's not a lot to laugh about with cancer. Actually, there's nothing to laugh about, but for some patients, laughter is intrinsically important. According to science, laughter... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments