You Don’t Lose The BattleEvery time I hear, “They lost their battle with cancer,” it feels like nails on a chalkboard. I just want to shout...reactions3comments
Nerlynx (neratinib) Approved For HER2-Positive MBCThe United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) approved Nerlynx (neratinib) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Nerlynx is used...reactionscomments
Solving Advanced Breast Cancer's Poor Sleep ProblemIt’s probably no news to anyone with metastatic breast cancer that poor sleep is part of the rocky diagnostic and treatment journey...reactionscomments
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
ATM Mutation, Part 3 - My SpouseAt the time of my de novo metastatic diagnosis in mid-2017, my husband and I had been together for nearly 12 years...reactionscomments
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Series - AdvocacyAt the end of last year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry to talk about...reactionscomments
Thinking About the Holidays... an Introspective RetrospectiveI read a post on Facebook recently that said: "For many, the holidays are a time of joy. For some, it is...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareEditor's Note: This article was originally created by the Editorial Team for our sister site, ProstateCancer.net. Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain...reactionscomments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEveryone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above...reactions2comments
The Underutilization of a Social Worker in an Oncology office"Mental health refers to the cognitive, behavioral and emotional wellbeing of a person. It does NOT refer to a mental health diagnosis...reactions5comments
Community Shares: How Other People Respond to the News of Advanced Breast CancerWhen it comes to talking about difficult subjects, few people lean in. There aren’t many topics more difficult for others to talk...reactions3comments
Pain Medicine and Advanced Breast CancerAs a caregiver for my husband, Bob, one of my responsibilities is managing his prescriptions. Recently I went to the pharmacy to...reactions2comments
Of Hello and GoodbyeIt was a Spring day in 2018 when I met Katrina. Pollen covered the streets of Chattanooga like a thin blanket, and...reactions2comments
How Do I Talk to Real People Living with Advanced Breast Cancer?Many people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer told us they had never known anyone with late-stage breast cancer before they were...reactions7comments
Taste and Smell ChangesPeople often experience taste and smell changes when they have advanced breast cancer or when they are getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Test that Detected My Breast CancerEveryone who is dealing with advanced breast cancer has their own experience, from the moment of detection to choosing the right course...reactions3comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My SymptomsDisclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
A Nurse’s Perspective on Ringing the Chemo BellI remember when the "chemo bell” was donated to the treatment room where I am an infusion nurse. The local news came...reactions51comments
Faith, Spirituality, and Advanced Breast CancerWhen it comes to living with advanced breast cancer, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles...reactionscomments
Working to Replace OurselvesFor the second year, I was able to attend the Stampede, which is an effort by Metavivor towards legislative advocacy, and the...reactionscomments
