Advanced Breast Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Pain of Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer brings one uncertainty after the next, especially when it comes to pain. Nearly every member of the metastatic breast...reactionscomments
ConflictedEvery time I hear of someone being diagnosed with breast cancer, my heart drops. It drops because I am all too familiar...reactionscomments
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
Bisphosphonate Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BIONJ)Did you cringe a little before you opened this post? I would have before my diagnosis of bisphosphonate induced osteonecrosis of the...reactions2comments
TriggersI’m awakened by the soft melody of "Killing Me Softly" inside my waking nightmare. Not the original version by Roberta Flack but...reactionscomments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Where I Find MyselfThis is not what I wanted, but this is what I got. I am new to the metastatic breast cancer world (diagnosed...reactionscomments
What is Survivor's Guilt and How Can I Manage?There is a lot of focus these days on surviving breast cancer. And many people do get cured. If your cancer is...reactions1comment
Metastatic MotherhoodWhen I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my...reactionscomments
Benefits of JournalingLiving with advanced breast cancer can raise many different emotions and feelings as you process a diagnosis, go through treatments, and wrestle...reactionscomments
Recruiting Scientists to Your TeamI count several scientists as part of my team. Frankly, I never thought that would be the case and as I was explaining...reactionscomments
A HER2+ Diagnosis InterviewWe recently sat down with one of our breast cancer advocates, Claire, to talk about her experience with breast cancer, specifically her...reactionscomments
People with Cancer Face Increased Risk of Death from Heart DiseaseAccording to a 2019 study from the Penn State Cancer Institute, cancer patients are at a higher risk of dying from heart...reactionscomments
Can You Hear Me Now?Every October we post all things breast cancer, but the reality is every nineteen seconds, somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed...reactionscomments
Try Not to Worry About Sleep If You Have Advanced Breast CancerNo doubt you know sleep can be hard to achieve while living with advanced breast cancer (ABC): Poor sleep is an expected...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
