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
Dating and Finding Love: 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After DiagnosisIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
FDA Recent Approval of Kanjinti (Biosimilar to Herceptin)Last month, the FDA approved Kanjinti, the 5th biosimilar to Herceptin. Kanjinti is approved for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing adjuvant and metastatic...reactionscomments
ATM Mutation, Part 1I've never met anyone diagnosed with breast cancer who didn't, at some point, wonder about the cause or origin of their cancer...reactionscomments
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
What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent Diagnosed With Breast CancerHaving small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed...reactionscomments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with advanced breast cancer. Although every...reactionscomments
I Am More Than a Set of ProtocolsRecently, I underwent a breast mammogram and ultrasound on my right breast, due to some skin changes occurring in the last few...reactionscomments
Medical MistakesDoctors make mistakes. I realize this is not an astonishing or novel statement overall, but it can be extremely unsettling when one...reactionscomments
Discover Your Clinical Trial OptionsThe process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria...reactionscomments
What Are the Differences Between Early & Advanced Breast Cancer?The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there...reactions3comments
Functional vs. Allopathic MedicineFirst of all, let me disclose that I am not a medical professional nor am I a doctor. I have no formal...reactionscomments
Breast Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like breast cancer and its side effects. Phrases...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
