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In 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...

In 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...

Last month, the FDA approved Kanjinti, the 5th biosimilar to Herceptin. Kanjinti is approved for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing adjuvant and metastatic breast cancer. Kanjinti is a HER2 receptor antagonist...

I've never met anyone diagnosed with breast cancer who didn't, at some point, wonder about the cause or origin of their cancer. Could it be related to choices made by...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

Having small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed when I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple...

As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with advanced breast cancer. Although every patient’s cancer experience and diagnosis is different, it’s...

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...