Exercising with Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Runner's New JourneyI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among...reactions1comment
Understanding ESR1 Mutations in Advanced Breast CancerIf you are a man or woman living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer, you may hear your doctor talk about "biomarkers."...reactionscomments
Understanding HER2-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast CancerA diagnosis of breast cancer can be hard to take in. On top of the emotional burden it brings, this disease is...reactionscomments
How to Make Important DecisionsI’ll be the first to admit that I have difficulty making decisions and would rather someone else make them for me. That...reactionscomments
A New Perspective on Patient EmpowermentAt various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys the concept of...reactionscomments
Ways to Boost Your Immune System With Breast CancerOur immune system is an important part of our bodies. It protects us from getting sick and helps us heal. Having advanced...reactionscomments
Collecting Golden Moments Amidst Metastatic Breast CancerI walk into the first day of school with my daughter. Her hand is grasped tightly in mine, her footsteps a bit...reactionscomments
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Honoring Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness DayMetastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, a date designated in 2009. This designation came decades after October had...reactionscomments
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's JourneyBreast cancer is a disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While overcoming breast cancer is undoubtedly the goal, the journey doesn't...reactionscomments
Finding Light in the Darkness: Living with Anticipatory GriefFor those of us in the cancer community, grief isn't a stranger. It's not an unknown emotion. And if you know anything...reactions3comments
Finding the Right OncologistI knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before my diagnosis in July 2020—even in the early months that followed, when I...reactions2comments
Advanced Breast Cancer: A Man’s PerspectiveBeing newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer is a shock no less for men, than it is for women. Fortunately, Gary Wong...reactionscomments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After DiagnosisIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring TooI like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at...reactionscomments
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous article addressed how this situation...reactionscomments
Fatigue from Cancer Treatment: What It Is and How To Deal With ItI was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but even that was difficult. Every day, I battled fatigue from my...reactions7comments
Community Shares: What I Miss Most About Life Before Advanced Breast CancerReceiving an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can feel like it changes everything, especially in the beginning. It can touch every aspect of...reactions11comments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels LikeYou feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the...reactionscomments
The Reality of Life as a ThriverA thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
