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Recently, I underwent a breast mammogram and ultrasound on my right breast, due to some skin changes occurring in the last few months. On and off, but particularly after showering...

Doctors make mistakes. I realize this is not an astonishing or novel statement overall, but it can be extremely unsettling when one is receiving treatment that is hopefully going to...

The process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria, can be overwhelming. But connecting to clinical trials...

The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there are many other contrasts between early and late-stage...

First of all, let me disclose that I am not a medical professional nor am I a doctor. I have no formal medical training. What I am, now that I...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like breast cancer and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community...

When 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...

I 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...

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...

Getting 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...

Informed 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...

When 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...

Meditation 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...

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...

I 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...

Breast 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...

Mental 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...

We 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...

Cancer 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...

Few 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...