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
Language MattersI’ve worn a lot of labels in my life. I was a “PK” in my younger years (a pastors kid) and I...reactions4comments
Finding a LightRecently, we found that my breast cancer had significantly progressed. Previously located only in my bones, the cancer had spread, quickly and...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
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!Many people who are diagnosed with advanced breast cancer have made dietary changes to help manage their symptoms. Some have found great...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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;...reactions1comment
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Clinical Trial BasicsClinical trials make up a large proportion of advanced breast cancer research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for...reactionscomments
CaregivingAs a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
