What the "Foobs"?So, each year after a single or double mastectomy unless you’re having reconstructive surgery my health provider offers the option to get a breast prosthesis. This year when I went... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breast Cancer in Young WomenFemale breast cancer is most frequently diagnosed among women aged 55 – 74. The average age that women are diagnosed with breast cancer is 63. But, women under 40 account... By Rod Ritchie7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: RoxanaInvasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is the second most common type of breast cancer. Meet Roxana, one of our community members who shares her IDC recurrence story. I was initially diagnosed... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Understanding Invasive Lobular CarcinomaA diagnosis of breast cancer can bring a lot of different emotions. It can also be challenging since there are many different types and subtypes of breast cancer. These types... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: LynnAs part of our community member interview series on AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we had the honor of interviewing Lynn. She was diagnosed with HR-positive, HER2 negative and tells us a little about... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Making Memories While Living With Advanced CancerThe air was crisp, the sun was bright, and the sound of laughter ringing like an echo. It was me, my children, and our dog, Star, on a narrow canyon... By Danielle Thurston4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life MattersLet me first say that I'm 100% behind the Black Lives Matter movement and I've written a great deal about that on my own blog and elsewhere. This post is... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: Why I Am Part of the aBC CommunityWe are so glad that each and every one of you is part of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net (aBC) community! We were recently curious about what draws you to be here and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ouch!: Talking To An MBC Patient About Chronic PainLiving with chronic pain isn't fun for anyone, but it is especially difficult when you are already living with a cancer diagnosis, too. Metastases can cause various degrees of pain... By Danielle Thurston4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Jessica CarrollOur Advancedbreastcancer.net community is continuing to highlight our community members living with metastatic breast cancer. In this interview, we spoke with Jessica Carroll who was diagnosed with de novo stage... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Understanding Invasive Ductal CarcinomaWhen you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be challenging. There are different types and subtypes. Treatment and prognosis are associated with the different kinds of breast cancer. Learning... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remembering Alyson TischlerWe are extremely heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, Alyson Tischler, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021 in her home with her loved ones. Alyson was first... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Writing for CaregiversAn advanced breast cancer diagnosis is devastating and can be difficult for loved ones and caregivers. Writing can also be a helpful tool for cancer caregivers. It can be a... By April Stearns4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Kristine ColeWe are highlighting all those living with metastatic breast cancer. Whether you have just been newly diagnosed or have been managing breast cancer for many years. Your story matters and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Life as a "Medically Fragile" PersonI was at chemotherapy when a friend opened my straw for me and touched it with her hands. "This is awkward, but...I can't use that straw now. You haven't washed... By Danielle Thurston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Do I Get The Latest Updates On Advanced Breast Cancer?The internet is ripe with information on advanced breast cancer. Unfortunately, it can get to be a little too much sometimes. Perhaps it leaves you feeling like you are trapped... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Faslodex TipsFor those of us who are hormone-positive (estrogen, progesterone, or both), taking medication to suppress or otherwise interfere with hormone production is a key part of treatment. For some, an... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Anne JacobsMeet Anne Jacobs, a community member for AdvancedBreastCancer.net who has been living with breast cancer since her initial diagnosis in 2003. She shares her story with us. I was initially... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments