When Your Bucket List Gets Kicked By COVID-19I'm going to say the thing that we’re not supposed to say, but is the truth of what we are dealing with:...reactionscomments
Understanding Why The Caged Bird SingsGrowing up I always loved, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," by Maya Angelou. It resonated with me on levels that...reactionscomments
Love and Grief in the Metastatic CommunityIt is an unusual thing, to be thirty-seven years old and watch so many of your peers pass away, one after the...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 5I hope you have enjoyed our mentoring series! Amanda and I had such fun talking about these issues, emailing, and learning more...reactionscomments
Stigma for Men With a Breast Cancer DiagnosisThe most common reaction from men when they are diagnosed with breast cancer is, "I didn’t know men got this" and usually...reactionscomments
Remembering Amanda RaffenaudWe are extremely saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Amanda Raffenaud passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. After her cancer...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 2Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is, well, life-changing. Navigating this big life change can be incredibly difficult. Support systems are...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 3Editor's note: Abigail sat down and interviewed Amanda to understand more about her mentoring experiences for metastatic breast cancer. Check out the...reactionscomments
5 Minute Breathing Video with AmandaWe are excited to share with you a brief breathing video led by one of our advocates, Amanda Raffenaud. Spending a few...reactionscomments
5 Minute Stretching Video with AmandaWe are excited to share with you a brief stretching video led by one of our advocates, Amanda Raffenaud, who also happens...reactionscomments
When There's Progression With MBCEvery individual with metastatic breast cancer walks a unique and nuanced journey. Even with the same diagnosis, no two individuals will face...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Marriage Counseling and MBCSome months back, I wrote several articles that started with a dire feeling but ended with a glimmer of hope. I talked...reactions1comment
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Don’t Let Cancer Steal Your RomanceEight months into our marriage, cancer stole from us the ability to have sex (i.e., intercourse). As the special intimacy of intercourse...reactions1comment
The Fallible Caregiver Series: My Plan to Redeem Intimate LoveIn my marriage now, I see 3 options. I see myself standing before 3 roads that fork off into very different futures...reactionscomments
TNBC Series – A Diagnosis InterviewWe wanted to share with you a personal and in-depth interview with two of our Patient Leaders, Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry...reactions2comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Advanced & Metastatic Breast CancerThe moment you first hear the words "breast cancer," all else might fall away. You might suddenly feel alone, or that feeling...reactions2comments
Financial Toxicity Among People With Metastatic Breast CancerCancer drugs and treatments are vital for people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). They help extend and improve quality of life. But...reactions1comment
Positive Attitude - How Important Is It Really?After receiving a cancer diagnosis, many people find themselves bombarded with well-intentioned family and friends offering advice. This advice takes many forms-books...reactions4comments
A Breast Cancer Manifesto for MenAlthough around one percent of new cases diagnosed are males, going through breast cancer treatment affects people regardless of their gender. Therefore...reactionscomments
How to Manage Radiation BurnsRadiation therapy is a powerful tool that can help fight cancer. More than 70 percent of people with cancer are treated with...reactionscomments
