The Cancer LakeThe paddleboat was just big enough to fit me as I paddled to the middle of the lake. I remember leaving shore, friends and family gathered there celebrating my send-off... By Kate Crawford2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be stolen and misused, look like candy to a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When It's Not ''Just'' Hair: How Hair Loss Looks Different with Advanced Cancer"It's just hair." "You have a nicely shaped head." "It will grow back!" We have heard these things and more, right? What a lot of people fail to comprehend is... By Danielle Thurston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dear Chemo: Thank You, but I Hate YouChemo, you gave me life, but you also threw me in the mud, held my head down, and twisted it in the sludge; then you kicked me in the ribs... By Claire Gawinowicz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Hospice Really Like? Gina C. Tells Our ABC CommunityDo you ever wonder what it is truly like to be in hospice care? It is a thought that crosses the mind of most metastatic patients at one point or... By Danielle Thurston2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Latest ER VisitRecently I found myself in the ER simply because I couldn’t breathe. It felt as if an elephant were sitting on my chest squeezing the very life out of me... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed?A breast cancer diagnosis can affect anyone. It may happen at any age, regardless of race, class, ability, or family history. It can feel overwhelming and devastating to first hear... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Caregiver from A Mom’s Perspective: Part 1Being a caregiver for a cancer patient is no easy task, but it’s an especially delicate balance when the caretaker is your parent. I had the unique opportunity to interview... By Melissa Berry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Story"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. We've heard people say this quite often in the advanced... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 following this statement is an embarrassment. A newly... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Luz Adriana Cardeño!Luz Adriana Cardeño, one of our community members spends a few minutes with us sharing her advanced breast cancer diagnosis. She also talks about what information and support have been... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FAQs About Advanced Breast Cancer SubtypesAfter you are diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor will perform tests to determine the subtype. Subtypes are organized by the presence of specific proteins that help breast cancer cells... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Emily Sanial HuntMeet Emily, one of our community members! She shares her MBC diagnosis story which started with an initial early-stage diagnosis and 5 years later after a recurrence was diagnosed with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Shares: Communicating Metastatic Breast Cancer to the WorldMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) is a diagnosis no one wants to hear. Whether as a recurrence of breast cancer or a new diagnosis, it changes your life. The wider community... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like...Grief is complex and looks different for everyone. Check out the definitions below. Then, scroll down and comment or copy and paste to share which type of grief you have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
''Permanently Disabled'': The Ways You Can Benefit as an MBC PatientBeing young and active, I'll admit that I cried the first time I realized I fit the criteria of "permanently disabled". Me? Permanently Disabled? I looked at my handicap placard... By Danielle Thurston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Finding Credible Health Information OnlineThere’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is at every... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alone and Not Okay: The Anxiety of Frequent HospitalizationsIt has been my sixth hospitalization in four months when it finally happened. When I was not okay. Not even remotely close to okay. That hospitalization began like all the... By Danielle Thurston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Shares: Realistic Tips for Living with Metastatic Breast CancerSometimes, the advice you receive after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering what tips are most important. However, after diagnosis, most people do... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Become an AdvancedBreastCancer.net Advocate!Please note: This application is now closed. Would you like to share your experience with the advanced breast cancer community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments