Why Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Important?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...reactionscomments
Treat Your Brain Like a Muscle, Exercise It OftenI 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...reactionscomments
Managing Breast Cancer Bone PainBreast 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...reactions1comment
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental 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...reactionscomments
Let's Talk! Sex, Intimacy, and Advanced Breast CancerWe 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...reactionscomments
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a CaregiverCancer 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...reactionscomments
Have Cancer, Will TravelFew 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...reactionscomments
ATM Mutation, Part 4 - My DadCancer affects the entire family in a variety of ways. Cancer isn't a new subject in my family, but discovering that many of us carry the ATM germline mutation in the...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Care Team for MeSo hard to believe that it will be one year since my diagnosis on April 24, 2018. If you asked me what I would have done differently, I would say...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You DecideMaking 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...reactionscomments
I Want a Cure, But I'll Settle for ChronicMy first dose of reality came when I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That was the day the pink-colored glasses came off, and I learned that...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the...reactionscomments
Where I Find MyselfThis is not what I wanted, but this is what I got. I am new to the metastatic breast cancer world (diagnosed on April 24, 2018). Since my diagnosis, there...reactionscomments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Susan RahnI recently had the opportunity to interview AdvancedBreastCancer.net advocate Susan Rahn for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Since her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2013, Susan has...reactions2comments
The Importance of Knowing Your Sub-TypeThere is important information about every individual person’s cancer that doctors need to know to recommend the most effective treatment. The type refers to the specific kind of breast tissue...reactionscomments
Ask and You Might Receive: Financial Assistance for Testing & Medication Might Be Easier Than You ThinkThe Guardant Health Test, (genomic testing) is a simple blood test that comes with a high price tag. Some of the expense was covered by insurance, but for me, it...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsHearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactionscomments
Getting a Good Night’s SleepWhen I was first diagnosed in April 2018, metastatic breast cancer kept me up at night. I micromanaged my blood work results, tumor markers and researched results for my scans...reactionscomments
