Collecting Golden Moments Amidst Metastatic Breast CancerI walk into the first day of school with my daughter. Her hand is grasped tightly in mine, her footsteps a bit...reactionscomments
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's JourneyBreast cancer is a disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While overcoming breast cancer is undoubtedly the goal, the journey doesn't...reactionscomments
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Honoring Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness DayMetastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, a date designated in 2009. This designation came decades after October had...reactionscomments
Finding Light in the Darkness: Living with Anticipatory GriefFor those of us in the cancer community, grief isn't a stranger. It's not an unknown emotion. And if you know anything...reactions3comments
Finding the Right OncologistI knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before my diagnosis in July 2020—even in the early months that followed, when I...reactions2comments
Advanced Breast Cancer: A Man’s PerspectiveBeing newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer is a shock no less for men, than it is for women. Fortunately, Gary Wong...reactionscomments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take...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
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring TooI like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at...reactionscomments
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous article addressed how this situation...reactionscomments
Fatigue from Cancer Treatment: What It Is and How To Deal With ItI was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but even that was difficult. Every day, I battled fatigue from my...reactions7comments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels LikeYou feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the...reactionscomments
The Reality of Life as a ThriverA thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
Processing Jealousy When You Have Metastatic Breast CancerThis article is raw and honest. If you have advanced breast cancer and say you have never felt jealous of those without...reactions9comments
The Five Types of Cancer ExhaustionEveryone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above...reactions2comments
Reclaiming My Body: Non-Emergent Surgery with Metastatic Breast CancerThe day has finally come. My date for surgery has arrived. Having a non-emergent surgery has been a surreal experience, and I’ll...reactionscomments
The Funniest Things?An account I follow on Instagram (@humanbeatscancer) recently asked: "What is the funniest misconception you had about cancer?" Many of the responses...reactions2comments
Diet and Nutrition Tips to Help Survive ChemotherapyFollowing is part 3 of our diet and nutrition tips series. This article talks about ways to help survive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy side...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Chemo and Side EffectsAfter 12 years of fighting cancer and doing countless treatments, I think I've earned my blackbelt. My husband (A.K.A., “The Fallible Caregiver”...reactions4comments
Eating “Right” During Chemotherapy: Tolerating Hard-to-Digest FoodsVegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lean protein, etc. That’s what the experts told me to eat during chemo. What did I want...reactionscomments
