#LightUpMBCEvery year, more than 600,000 people around the world are killed by stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). That's an astonishing number...reactionscomments
I Am Sad and Scared All the TimeIt’s funny, the things we think we know about chemo, because that’s how it is in the movies, or your great-grandmother had...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Finding a Good Oncologist for Advanced Breast CancerThe right oncologist can make a radical difference in your experience with advanced breast cancer. He or she can instill hope, provide...reactionscomments
The Impact Of Advanced Breast Cancer On Household FinancesAdvanced breast cancer has far-reaching effects. Beyond the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the diagnosis, cancer-related expenses may take a serious...reactionscomments
MBC and Reconnecting: Outstretching a Hand to the PastIn Cancerland, we often talk about the connections we make. My question to you is, what about reconnecting? How often do we...reactionscomments
Standing Together Stage 4 Breast Cancer - Awareness MonthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and we know for our community that this month can be difficult for those living...reactionscomments
But You Look Fine...Disclaimer--while I'm a lawyer, nothing in this post or any others constitutes legal advice. If you have legal questions, please seek out...reactionscomments
Perspective: What It Is Really Like to Date Someone With Advanced Breast CancerDating for anyone brings a myriad of challenges, but what about when you are dating someone with an incurable disease, such as...reactionscomments
Three Reasons Why I Feel Uncomfortable Joining Breast Cancer Support GroupsI'll never forget the day I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. I halfway expected it because of the growth I found...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Advanced Breast Cancer and Family HistoryIf you have ever wondered about the role that genetics play in breast cancer, you are not alone. Most studies point to...reactionscomments
Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis: Yay or Nay?It is a very personal decision to share your diagnosis, and in light of recent celebrity deaths of stage IV cancer, the...reactionscomments
Disenfranchised GriefI had posted recently on Facebook some pictures that popped up in my memories of some sweet time in Washington, DC back...reactions2comments
Remembering April DoyleWe are incredibly heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, April Doyle, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. April was first...reactionscomments
Describing The Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of advancedbreastcancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
The Anger Monster"Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree, at...reactions1comment
My Best Breast Cancer Friends Are BlackTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has brought me closer than ever to my African American friends. It is the most aggressive breast cancer...reactionscomments
Bankruptcy Is Not the End of the WorldThere are probably some people who file for bankruptcy because they have lived a life beyond their means, so they stiff their...reactions6comments
Community Shares: The Most Asked Question about Metastatic Breast CancerOne of the hardest parts of living with cancer is the questions. Too often, people prod, asking insensitive questions that they have...reactionscomments
Are Food Trends Sabotaging Your Med Usage?These days the Food Network can be found on the TV in my living room. As a former chef and food and...reactions2comments
