How I Became a Caregiver While Being a PatientCancer isn't a gift but it has been a teacher. I’ve learned more about cancer, terminology, research, and clinical trials than most...reactions1comment
Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need MoreBreast cancer is a genderless disease with research concentrated on only one gender. Historically, males and other genders have been mostly excluded...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Understanding Breast Cancer Terms: NEAD, De Novo, and NED ExplainedWhether you have been recently diagnosed, have had metastatic breast cancer (mbc) for some time, or are part of a breast cancer...reactionscomments
The Emotional TollThe experience of a mastectomy can be traumatic and overwhelming, but it is possible to heal emotionally over time. With the support...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
