Mentoring, Part 1I’ve been thinking a lot about mentors lately. Those that I’ve had, the people I’ve mentored, and how that’s happened over time...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Were You Diagnosed De novo or Recurrence?A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were...reactionscomments
Being a Caregiver from A Mom & Grandmother’s Perspective: Part 2My name is Melissa Berry, Founder of CancerFashionista.com and I couldn’t have gotten through my treatment without my amazing mother, Barbara. She’s...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Chemo: What to Bring With YouWhen you start chemotherapy, it is natural to be a little nervous. You may not know what to expect. Talking with your...reactionscomments
Takeaways from ASCO 2021The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences...reactionscomments
I'm the Only One Left: Living with MBC Survivor's GuiltI walk past her face every morning. Over the past years, she has gained a few friends next to her. Roberta, Laura...reactions1comment
Compassion & ChoicesI love these two words. They stand for so many things and yet, together, they take on a completely different meaning and expand...reactionscomments
A Male Breast Cancer Caregiver's PerspectiveLinda talks about Bob and being his breast cancer caregiver. When was your loved one diagnosed? What led to the diagnosis (symptoms...reactions1comment
Community Views: Speaking Out about Metastatic Breast CancerLife with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is filled with countless challenges. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about MBC from other people is...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...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
Advanced Breast Cancer and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Remembering Lynette Erwin WallerWe are incredibly saddened to share that our AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Lynette Erwin Waller passed away on Thursday, June 24th, 2021. Lynette...reactions1comment
What is the PTEN Mutation?Last fall, after a couple of scans and one excruciatingly awful biopsy, I learned that my breast cancer had come back to...reactions5comments
Screening High-Risk Men for Breast CancerSince mammography became widespread in the 1980s, the U.S. breast cancer death rate in women, which was unchanged for the previous 50...reactions2comments
Help for Advanced Breast Cancer CaregiversBeing a caregiver for a loved one with advanced breast cancer can be challenging. Though it certainly is a difficult job, it...reactionscomments
Get Outside This Summer!It’s true, getting outside in nature is good for you! Why? Well, for starters it helps reduce stress-related hormones such as cortisol...reactions1comment
The Cancer LakeThe paddleboat was just big enough to fit me as I paddled to the middle of the lake. I remember leaving shore...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
