Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions2comments
Genetic TestingSome people may choose to have genetic testing to understand their risk of developing breast cancer especially when there is a history...reactionscomments
An Interview with Christian GarnettEmily Garnett was a valuable contributor to this platform and when she died in March of 2020, the world lost a light...reactionscomments
Estate Planning with a Terminal DiagnosisDisclaimer--this article is about my estate planning, no one else's. I'm a lawyer, yes, but only in Florida. This article does not constitute legal...reactionscomments
#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
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
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
Metastatic Breast Cancer – A Different Type of Breast CancerA metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis is life-changing. Metastatic breast cancer is when breast cancer spreads beyond the breast to other organs...reactionscomments
Talking About DeathI think and talk about death a lot these days. That freaks a lot of people out. Especially those people who are...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
BittersweetI woke up angry. Furious even. In the last two weeks, the metastatic breast cancer community has suffered loss after loss. This is...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
Good EnoughEditor's note: The following article describes the author’s experiences with an eating disorder, which may be upsetting for some readers. If you...reactionscomments
Free FallingFear is a tricky thing. We are confronted daily with things that instill fear inside us. There are, however, many layers to...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Must-Have Items for Chemo BagUndergoing chemo is never something that people look forward to. But, with the right items, you can make an unpleasant experience much...reactionscomments
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
Getting a Good Night’s SleepWhen I was first diagnosed in April 2018, metastatic breast cancer kept me up at night. I micromanaged my blood work results...reactionscomments
Grace Under Extreme FireWhere compassion abides grace does much more abide. Recently I have had to have grace under EXTREME fire. My aunt is 83...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of AdvancedBreastCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
