Medical PTSDFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Am I Hurting My Healthcare Team's Feelings by Getting a Second Opinion?The worst thing as a nurse is when I hear patients struggle on whether to get a second opinion or not. Their...reactionscomments
What is Secretory Breast Carcinoma?Secretory breast carcinoma (SBC) is a very rare form of breast cancer that tends to happen in younger people. It mainly affects...reactionscomments
Grief Is My Dark PassengerHaving a serious illness in this age of social media, it’s not uncommon to form friendships with people you would never have...reactionscomments
Learning to Let Go of Control and Go with the FlowI looked at Lynette, who sat silently beside me. After a life of starring in musicals and operas, it was natural for...reactionscomments
Groundhog Day Comes Twice a YearEvery time August rolls, around, I see myself recoil; from everyone and everything. It's a slow process. As the days’ tick by;...reactions3comments
Single Parenting MBC Series - Primary CaretakerDanielle, a triple-negative metastatic breast cancer single parent talks about being a primary caretaker for her kids. Check out other articles in...reactionscomments
What It's Really Like To Have A CraniotomyHaving brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage...reactionscomments
A Look at Prognosis Awareness Versus Prognosis AcceptanceThis phrase was suggested to me the other day with the explanation that there is a difference between the two AND that...reactionscomments
When You've Run Out of OptionsStatistically and overall, we are all living longer and longer with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). Yes, there are those who decline...reactions2comments
The Art of InspirationDo you ever feel down or like the world is just too much? We've all been there. It's during these tough times...reactions2comments
Long-term Caregiving for a Metastatic PatientIt is a lucky breast cancer patient who has a caregiver as good as Linda Holden. From the time her husband, Bob...reactionscomments
How It Feels When You Find Out You Have Breast CancerI believe this moment is always and forever etched in your memory. For me, it was the phone call that would change...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Discover Your Clinical Trial OptionsThe process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria...reactionscomments
Under The Mask: Undergoing Brain RadiationRadiation oncology is a powerful tool, especially in the metastatic setting. There are various types of radiation, or radiotherapy, to treat metastatic...reactionscomments
When the Laughter StopsLet's face it, there's not a lot to laugh about with cancer. Actually, there's nothing to laugh about, but for some patients...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
It's Not Breast Cancer This TimeBeen a while, I know. I am now officially retired. I haven’t been to work since January 2021. It’s a very long...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
