Stay Amazed: Remembering Linda ChristopherWe are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Linda Christopher passed away on November 5th, 2019. Linda had been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for a... By Laura Kompanik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Advanced & Metastatic Breast CancerThe moment you first hear the words "breast cancer," all else might fall away. You might suddenly feel alone, or that feeling may creep in days later. The good news... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
First 24The morning began like every other weekday - exercise, coffee, bagel with cream cheese, and a side of crispy bacon. Same routine every weekday, 52 weeks a year. I wrapped up... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Flu Shots?My medical oncologist and I have a running fake "conflict" about getting the flu shot. She nearly died from influenza when she was a young adult and now she's a huge... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aid In DyingWhen an individual has a disease that is incurable and may cause a significant amount of pain and suffering, they may choose to seek assistance in dying. The language and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocacy on Different Social Media PlatformsI'm 40 and I'm constantly reminded by the younger people in my life that Facebook is for old people. Am I old? Probably. I've had Facebook since 2008 and I admit that... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemotherapy and SexGoing through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have many questions surrounding your chemo, like: One question... By BridgetGawinowicz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top “Power Foods” to Combat or Help With Side EffectsSometimes cancer treatment can result in poor appetite, difficulty eating or challenges with digesting food. Note, there are no “magic foods”. The strategy is to eat and determine how can... By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thoughts On Leaving A LegacyOne of my favorite songwriters is Joni Mitchell. For the younger people who might not know who she is, here is her short bio: Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell CC is... By Linda C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Real PainA few months ago, I suffered a surreal experience when picking up my pain medication from my local pharmacy. Having been living with metastatic breast cancer for five years, I am... By April Doyle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
DivorceAuthor disclaimer--I'm an attorney in the state of Florida only. Nothing in this post or any other writing is legal advice and you should always seek legal advice if you have legal... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BittersweetI woke up angry. Furious even. In the last two weeks, the metastatic breast cancer community has suffered loss after loss. This is not a rare occurrence as 116 people per... By April Doyle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Myths & Misconceptions: Diet, Nutrition & Advanced Breast CancerThere are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding diet, nutrition, and breast cancer. Julie shares her thoughts on some of the most common ones. Fact: All cells in the... By Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Integrated MedicineI'm in a lot of support groups online. This has been an amazing source of support and information and "hacks" since I was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new treatment, diagnostic test, or other medical intervention is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things I Want My Family and Friends to Know About Life with MBCLose the long Face! I am a very strong and confident wife, mother and grandmother. I want to tell everyone to stop worrying about me. I want to shout back... By Linda C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medicaid and MedicareAuthor disclaimer: I'm a lawyer licensed in the State of Florida only. Nothing in this post (or any other post) constitutes legal advice. If you are considering an application for public benefits or... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Tissue-Agnostic Therapy?Cancer therapies have often been targeted to the type of cancer being treated, like breast cancer or lung cancer. As new breakthroughs in therapy have occurred, like immunotherapy and targeted... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for My Doctor Appointments: It’s All About AdvocacyHere’s is my list of the seven things that make my doctor visits efficient, educational and time well-spent: A: I am aware of my blood test results and what they... By Linda C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
7 Things to Know About Hospice“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason “hospice”... By Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments