Dealing With Cancer RecurrenceAsk anyone in the advanced breast cancer community, and I can guarantee that we all have the same fear: recurrence. So, what...reactions5comments
Advanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Part 2Before that day, I had a whole future ahead of me. Then in a few lines, it was taken from me. My...reactions3comments
Parenting These Days: Managing Emotions Among CancerI put my 7-year-old in school this year. A significant life event I never in my wildest dreams thought I would one...reactionscomments
Managing Breast Cancer Bone PainBreast cancer can spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes to other areas in the body. This is called metastasis or secondary...reactions1comment
Finding the Right OncologistI knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before my diagnosis in July 2020—even in the early months that followed, when I...reactions2comments
Advanced Breast Cancer: A Man’s PerspectiveBeing newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer is a shock no less for men, than it is for women. Fortunately, Gary Wong...reactionscomments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After DiagnosisIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring TooI like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at...reactionscomments
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous article addressed how this situation...reactionscomments
Fatigue from Cancer Treatment: What It Is and How To Deal With ItI was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but even that was difficult. Every day, I battled fatigue from my...reactions7comments
Community Shares: What I Miss Most About Life Before Advanced Breast CancerReceiving an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can feel like it changes everything, especially in the beginning. It can touch every aspect of...reactions11comments
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
The Reality of Life as a ThriverA thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
Processing Jealousy When You Have Metastatic Breast CancerThis article is raw and honest. If you have advanced breast cancer and say you have never felt jealous of those without...reactions5comments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEveryone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above...reactions2comments
Reclaiming My Body: Non-Emergent Surgery with Metastatic Breast CancerThe day has finally come. My date for surgery has arrived. Having a non-emergent surgery has been a surreal experience, and I’ll...reactionscomments
The Funniest Things?An account I follow on Instagram (@humanbeatscancer) recently asked: "What is the funniest misconception you had about cancer?" Many of the responses...reactions2comments
Diet and Nutrition Tips to Help Survive ChemotherapyFollowing is part 3 of our diet and nutrition tips series. This article talks about ways to help survive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy side...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Chemo and Side EffectsAfter 12 years of fighting cancer and doing countless treatments, I think I've earned my blackbelt. My husband (A.K.A., “The Fallible Caregiver”...reactions4comments
