The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic PainPain can be classified as an "invisible" symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactionscomments
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
Breast Cancer Women Rock: A Man’s PerspectiveAs we wrap up Women’s Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to sing the praises of breast cancer women. Over the...reactionscomments
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer PatientsBreast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast...reactionscomments
You Gave Me Life!Cancer you are a coward, you sneak in like a burglar in the night. Your hope is to steal our thoughts, our...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Sick of Feeling Afraid (Part 3)I woke up this morning feeling fear. That’s pretty typical for me. I’m worried about taxes coming up, about the credit card...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Fighting to Turn Tragedy into TriumphWhen I got remarried in 2014, I never imagined my new blissful, hope-filled chapter would look like this. Several years before, I...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Sick of Feeling Afraid (Part 1)Growing up, I lived with little to no fear. I was the happy-go-lucky kid, well-loved, and well-taken care of. I did not...reactionscomments
TerminalWhen I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I knew that I was going to be fine - sterile but fine. When I...reactions5comments
Community Member Spotlight: Mallory RoyalMeet Mallory, our newest advocate! Mallory joined our team in November 2021. She shares her diagnosis story with us. How & when...reactionscomments
Saying "No" Is Saying "Yes"Learning to set boundaries has been a huge undertaking. Along the way, someone said to me it is okay to say no...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Top Five Favorite Beauty Brands Created by Breast Cancer SurvivorsAs an infusion nurse, the two most common things I see my patients do after they are diagnosed with breast cancer is...reactionscomments
Women’s Health Awareness Month Self-Care ChallengeHave you ever been on a plane and heard the stewardess say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Grieving What Metastatic Breast Cancer Takes AwayMetastatic breast cancer can sometimes feel like a tornado, wreaking havoc on what life looked like before. For many people, there comes...reactionscomments
''Mom Is Sick Again'': How Parenthood Changes When You Live With Metastatic Breast Cancer"Mom is sick again", I heard my eight-year-old proclaim a few days ago, the day after I had chemo. The week before...reactions3comments
I Don't Want to Talk About Cancer!Sometimes, the last thing I want to do is talk about cancer. Having been a cancer caregiver for friends and various family...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Cait Kelley!Here at AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we want to highlight all those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Through our community member spotlight interview series, we...reactionscomments
Ask and You Might Receive: Financial Assistance for Testing & Medication Might Be Easier Than You ThinkThe Guardant Health Test, (genomic testing) is a simple blood test that comes with a high price tag. Some of the expense...reactionscomments
