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 on caregivers and family, particularly when they are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scars, Seen and UnseenI see my physical scars before others do. The ones from my childhood, faded, but still present from when I played too hard or wasn’t looking. My C-section scars are hidden from... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Is There a Role for Primary Surgery in Stage IV Breast Cancer?Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women after skin cancers. There is about a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will develop breast cancer during her... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 is terminal can be terrifying for a patient... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra support... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Important?We sat down with one of our advocates, Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, who is also the founder of a non-profit foundation “The Cancer Couch” to discuss the importance of research for metastatic... By Rebecca Timlin-Scalera2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treat Your Brain Like a Muscle, Exercise It OftenI used to pride myself on having a memory like a steel trap. I didn’t need to make lists or create calendar notifications for birthdays. The chocolate chip banana bread... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Breast Cancer Bone PainBreast cancer can spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes to other areas in the body. This is called metastasis or secondary breast cancer. The breast cancer cells spread through... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk! Sex, Intimacy, and Advanced Breast CancerWe know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and anonymous polls, and raise your voice about what... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a CaregiverCancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For caregivers, it is not uncommon to feel helpless... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Have Cancer, Will TravelFew people have the luxury, or unfortunate circumstance depending on how you look at things, to see what is really important in life with the clarity a terminal diagnosis affords... By April Doyle5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ATM Mutation, Part 4 - My DadCancer affects the entire family in a variety of ways. Cancer isn't a new subject in my family, but discovering that many of us carry the ATM germline mutation in the... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Right Care Team for MeSo hard to believe that it will be one year since my diagnosis on April 24, 2018. If you asked me what I would have done differently, I would say... By Linda C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Want a Cure, But I'll Settle for ChronicMy first dose of reality came when I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That was the day the pink-colored glasses came off, and I learned that... By Susan Rahn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments