5 Ways to Support Circadian Rhythms When You Have Advanced Breast CancerRecently, a research team at Penn Medicine published a report identifying the underlying reasons why chronic disruptions of circadian rhythms can lead to increased risks for tumor growth in people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Groundhog Day Comes Twice a YearEvery time August rolls, around, I see myself recoil; from everyone and everything. It's a slow process. As the days’ tick by; the black hole, I found myself in 2013...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tumor Markers and Advanced Breast CancerTumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by other cells in the body when they are in the presence of cancer cells. Tumor markers are usually...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking About DeathI think and talk about death a lot these days. That freaks a lot of people out. Especially those people who are the closest to me. But the specter of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Letting Go of Toxic RelationshipsDeciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Consult With a Naturopathic OncologistConsulting with a naturopathic oncologist has been a life-changing experience and a relationship I hope to maintain. Self-healing is something you don’t hear often but it is within each one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life with MBCWe all know the stories of the hospitals. We know the clinics and the hormone receptor status. We've heard of the medications and the schedules, but few know or care...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Clinical Trial BasicsClinical trials make up a large proportion of advanced breast cancer research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for the development and mass production of new and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
CaregivingAs a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I was raised in a pretty traditional family, where...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical TrialMaking 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breast Cancer & Bone HealthBone loss can be a consequence of breast cancer and its treatment. Many of the healthy lifestyle recommendations for women with breast cancer are also good for the bones. Medications...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Metastatic MotherhoodWhen I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my son had just turned two. We lived in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Will Never Have Another BabyI was two years and three days postpartum when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Just over a month after that, I was put into chemical menopause as a way...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Single Gal’s Guide to MBCI’ll admit it. I have no interest in dating right now. Dating is hard in the best of circumstances. Dating with metastatic breast cancer adds a whole other level of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Recurrence: Please Don't JudgeYes, it is true for me ~ I believe that God has a plan for my life. My story of recurrence might appear to be “causal” or “careless”. Every story...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding BRCA1/2 Gene MutationsEveryone — male and female — has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (often written as BRCA1/2). BRCA1/2 are a type of gene called tumor suppressor genes, which means that they play...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living Life Like You Are Dying When You Really AreIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in my left breast and then spread through my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Breast Cancer and Mental Health - My StoryIn the last few years, I have seen conversations about mental health come out of the shadows, the whispers, and into the forefront of larger conversations about health and medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments