Standing Alone: The Pain of Family Not Showing UpWhen I received my diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, I was devastated. I remember sitting in the doctor's office, the...reactions1comment
Ten Years Blue in a Sea of PinkThere's a lot I've learned since my breast cancer diagnosis in early 2014. It's obviously a dramatic, even traumatic diagnosis, but, as...reactions2comments
Living With Osteoarthritis and Metastatic Breast CancerLiving with metastatic breast cancer in my bones is a challenge. It's hard on its own, but what happens when you also...reactions6comments
Preparing for Scan Day at a New ClinicI recently had a scan at a brand-new clinic. I was pretty nervous because my last scan showed progression. Now, I have...reactionscomments
Emphasizing Accessibility in Community EventsTo me, the best thing about doing something super fun one year is being able to plan the next year. I love...reactionscomments
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and EducatorDr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Whether you take 1 drug or many prescriptions, you may wonder where those long, confusing product names come from and whether they...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Emotional TriggersI admit it's fun to listen to sad love songs when you're far away from the one you love. We all do...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Do You Even Care?My wife shed many tears when we relocated from California to Oregon 3 years ago. Her tears weren't solely for missing California...reactionscomments
Remembering Marlena MurphyWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially...reactions2comments
Missing the Person You Were Before CancerI miss my old self; at least, I miss the person I used to be before cancer—the person without pain, anxiety, and...reactionscomments
Burnout Is Real, Take Care of YourselfI'm genuinely baffled at how quickly time passes these days. It doesn't feel like 5 years have passed since 2019, but here...reactionscomments
Did I Say I Hate Cancer?I'm tired of losing my loved ones to cancer. I rarely use the word "hate," but I'm not averse to standing on...reactions2comments
3 Big Cautions for PatientsWe were lying in bed one evening recently, watching an episode of Next Level Chef starring Gordon Ramsay. My wife was reading...reactions6comments
Growth and Grief as a CaregiverNavigating the metastatic breast cancer community comes with its ups and downs—stories of strength and beating the odds, stories of love and...reactionscomments
Community Views: Meaningful Connections With ProvidersToo often, having metastatic breast cancer also means having difficult relationships with your doctor and other healthcare providers. We hear a lot...reactionscomments
Words of AdviceThroughout any cancer journey, advanced stages or not, you will likely receive a lot of unsolicited advice. This advice can come from...reactions13comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: "Am I Enjoying Life?""Am I enjoying life?" I found myself pondering this question on a recent lonely drive. Have I truly embraced the joy of...reactionscomments
Chemo Side Effects: Diarrhea and ConstipationWell, this chemo side effect is one of my top nemeses that I fight regularly. I know I'm not alone in this...reactionscomments
Helping Men Come to Terms With Their Breast Cancer DiagnosisNot everyone understands that breast cancer is a genderless disease. This was even more so when I was diagnosed with stage 3...reactions3comments
