Community Member Spotlight: Natalia PardonMeet Natalia who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013. She shares her experience and what has been helpful to her...reactions1comment
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsBreast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast...reactionscomments
Diagnosis, Part 4We all want to believe that our oncologists are just a few steps away from Godliness. And that they spend the majority...reactionscomments
How Do You Maintain Hope?Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can make this a...reactions2comments
Then & NowEditor's note: Susan shares about her metastatic breast cancer experience. I was afraid; I am now at peace I was pessimistic; I...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels LikeYou feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Mandy ReedOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedBreastCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with advanced or...reactionscomments
Community Views: Where Did Your Breast Cancer Metastasize to First?Finding breast cancer cells in other areas of the body means the cancer has metastasized. Bones, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and the...reactions2comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better SleepEditor'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...reactionscomments
An Advanced Breast Cancer PrognosisFor many newly diagnosed advanced breast cancer patients, the first thing they want to know once they are over the shock of...reactionscomments
Community Views: Gratitude and JoyLiving with advanced breast cancer (ABC) means many days feel discouraging. Fatigue, pain, and worry take a toll. Pausing to appreciate the...reactions3comments
5 Things I Have Learned About MyselfI've learned a lot about myself during the eight years I've been living with metastatic breast cancer. Too many to count but...reactions1comment
De Novo: Talking With an Advanced Breast Cancer Patient About This DiagnosisEditor's note: Connecting and sharing with others can be helpful in navigating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Danielle shares different quotes from...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer and Chemo BrainChemo brain is a term used to describe cognitive changes associated with cancer treatments. Many people being treated for advanced breast cancer...reactions2comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyThe Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an "invisible" symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactionscomments
What Is Advocacy?When receiving a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis, the natural first action is research. Knowledge is power, and it is normal to...reactionscomments
Name That AnxietyPoetry? Nah, not really my style. But one day, after cat-sitting for a full week for my daughter's cat, this thought about...reactionscomments
Diagnosis Part 3Blindsided by the events of the last two days, my boyfriend and I made our way to the hospital. My cancer was...reactionscomments
Empathy and Protecting Your HeartLet me first give the disclaimer that I'm not so good at empathy. It's not instinctive to me and I have to...reactions2comments
