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I hope you have enjoyed our mentoring series! Amanda and I had such fun talking about these issues, emailing, and learning more from each other as we put together this...

Having brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage. It was then I was told I would...

I understand first-hand how awkward and stressful it can be to ask your doctor for your records to be sent to another doctor. When I was diagnosed with stage 2...

Meet Natalia who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013. She shares her experience and what has been helpful to her since her diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2013...

Breast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast cancer patient advocate, writer, dreamer, kayaker, with personal...

We all want to believe that our oncologists are just a few steps away from Godliness. And that they spend the majority of their mental energy thinking about our specific...

Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can make this a tall order. We wanted to hear from you...

Editor's note: Susan shares about her metastatic breast cancer experience. I was afraid; I am now at peace I was pessimistic; I am now optimistic I felt angry; I now...

You feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the reality of daily exhaustion, you have many feelings...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedBreastCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Mandy was diagnosed with ER+/HER2-...

Finding breast cancer cells in other areas of the body means the cancer has metastasized. Bones, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and the brain are the common sites for metastatic breast...

Editor's note: This article was originally published on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net and written by Lisa Bond. There is a belief that your marriage is in trouble if you sleep in separate beds...

For many newly diagnosed advanced breast cancer patients, the first thing they want to know once they are over the shock of the diagnosis is, what is my prognosis? Many...

Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) means many days feel discouraging. Fatigue, pain, and worry take a toll. Pausing to appreciate the good things in your life can boost your...

I've learned a lot about myself during the eight years I've been living with metastatic breast cancer. Too many to count but these are the five things I feel are...

Editor's note: Connecting and sharing with others can be helpful in navigating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Danielle shares different quotes from an interview that provides perspective on a de...

Chemo brain is a term used to describe cognitive changes associated with cancer treatments. Many people being treated for advanced breast cancer (ABC) experience chemo brain. Chemo brain can affect...

The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side...

Pain can be classified as an "invisible" symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it is possible...

When receiving a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis, the natural first action is research. Knowledge is power, and it is normal to want to learn as much as possible. Today...