Living With: A Podcast Interview with Abigail JohnstonAfter receiving a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at the age of 38, Abigail Johnston has drastically changed her life to maximize...reactionscomments
Sleepless In the BayIt's funny how when I’m home I can fall asleep, wake up, go to the bathroom, and drift off again. The uncanny...reactionscomments
ASCO Guidelines for Men with Breast CancerAlthough rare, breast cancer does occur in men. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed...reactionscomments
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
Community Shares: The Invisible Side of Advanced Breast CancerFor friends, family, and coworkers of anyone with advanced breast cancer, it can be challenging to fully understand what it is like...reactions3comments
Dealing With the "Cancer-stones" That Mark My CalendarEvery year, at the start of the new year I am reminded of when I was told I had cancer. I was...reactionscomments
I’m a Man with Chest Cancer! I Beg Your Pardon?The Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) recently invited Dr. Mathew Knowles, the academic, speaker, and music industry icon, who was recently diagnosed...reactions2comments
Hospice and Palliative CareThis past week I was given the opportunity to sit with my twin sister's nurse and go over her hospice and palliative...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Step Into Your Day With PositivityUnder normal circumstances, it's not easy to jump out of bed every morning with excitement and positivity for the day that lies...reactionscomments
Tumor Markers and Advanced Breast CancerTumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by other cells in the body when they are in the...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Life Is a Funny MonkeyMy Aunt Olivia used to say, "Life is a funny Monkey." Growing up, I didn't really understand what that meant. But as...reactionscomments
Advocating for Male Breast Cancer PatientsBeing a patient advocate is satisfying, and advocating for men unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with breast cancer provides a real service...reactions1comment
The Language We Use To Describe ABCLanguage is powerful. The way we talk about certain issues and the words we use can carry so much weight and meaning...reactionscomments
DebtDisclaimer--I'm a lawyer in Florida only and nothing in this post or any other post constitutes legal advice; if you have legal questions, please...reactionscomments
Disability: Private and PublicDisclaimer: I'm a licensed attorney in the State of Florida only. I do not pretend to understand the laws of any state other than...reactions8comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or...reactionscomments
The Many Symptoms and Side Effects of Advanced Breast CancerEach person’s journey with advanced breast cancer is unique. Diagnosis, treatment, progression, and more can all be incredibly varied. One area of...reactionscomments
"You Are Not Alone. You Will Not Feel Pain. We Will Be OK."Editor’s note: The following article describes the author’s feelings about death, which may be upsetting for some readers. I read an article...reactionscomments
How To Stay Active Indoors During The WinterLet's face it. It's hard enough to stay active under the most perfect conditions. But you add cancer treatment, surgery, cold winter...reactionscomments
