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?...reactionscomments
Loss in the CommunityI think that one of the hardest parts about being immersed in the breast cancer and advanced breast cancer community is the...reactionscomments
Sick, Yet Not SickSo you’ve been diagnosed with mets. Now what? At first, it’s terrifying (and honestly, it might still be terrifying). It’s all so...reactionscomments
Queer Relationship on Clinic DaysOne thing I do not see a lot of in the breast cancer community is queer relationships. I sometimes feel different when...reactionscomments
Goal Setting in Light of Stage 4 CancerIn my time before having stage 4 cancer, goal setting was a very normal occurrence for me. I’m sure it sounds like...reactionscomments
Stage 4 and My RelationshipSometimes I wish people had told me how different my relationship with my spouse would look after I got diagnosed. Balancing life...reactions1comment
Different Hormone Medication ExperiencesOne of the first lines of defense for my type of cancer is a monthly shot in both butt cheeks. Doesn't that...reactionscomments
4 Quick Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer HeatSummer has been in full swing, and if you're anything like me, you are searching for ways to cool down and stay...reactionscomments
My Experiences Searching for a New ClinicWhen I needed to call a new cancer clinic to set up an appointment, I found that my state-funded health insurance coverage...reactionscomments
Awareness Month: Continuing to "Grab Life," for NickyIt's been a few weeks, and the breast cancer community still feels the gap Nicky left when she took her final breaths...reactionscomments
The Right To ChooseHow many times have you sat across from a white-coated doctor and felt your only choice was to swallow whole what they...reactionscomments
Are There Varying Stages of Caregiving?All over the internet, you'll find pages and pages delineating the stages of cancer, caregiving, and grief. I'm not here to improve...reactionscomments
This Component Is Missing From My MarriageSomething is missing from my marriage. I (we) lost it some years back. I admit, it's primarily my fault. But losing this...reactions1comment
Confessions of a Metastatic Patient - Seven Years of FaslodexIt's hard to believe I've been on my current line of treatment since January 2016. Just over seven years of being best...reactions5comments
Finding Community Support When Getting a Terminal DiagnosisJanice Cowden is a passionate patient advocate living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer since 2016. Janice feels very fortunate to have No...reactions1comment
Working, Your Career, and Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) can impact your life in many ways. An important factor it can affect is your career. One study...reactionscomments
Metastatic Breast Cancer in Transgender and Nonbinary PeopleMost people think of women when thinking about breast cancer. But anyone – of all gender identities – can develop breast cancer...reactions2comments
Handling Social Situations When You Do Not Feel WellImagine you wake up in the morning and know it will be a stay-in-bed kind of day. Your head hurts, your bones...reactions5comments
The Exasperating Toll of Clinical Trial RecruitmentLife has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it. It's like just when you think you've...reactionscomments
Remembering Vicki ThompsonWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Vicki Thompson passed away on September 6, 2023. We are thinking of...reactionscomments
