Community Shares: De Novo and Recurrence in Advanced Breast CancerAny type of breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging and scary. For those diagnosed with de novo or recurrent advanced breast cancer...reactionscomments
Community Shares: When Metastatic Breast Cancer Came as a SurpriseMost people do not expect to find out they are facing an advanced breast cancer diagnosis. For nearly everyone in the community...reactionscomments
Waiting for the Scan That Changes EverythingScan day. It's here again, and I can't sleep. Tomorrow I will wake up and kiss my child goodbye while she still...reactions1comment
What is Oligometastatic Breast Cancer?In recent years, awareness and treatment options for oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC) have grown. While any cancer diagnosis is difficult, learning about...reactionscomments
What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare and aggressive. The symptoms of IBC are different from most other types of breast cancer. There...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Linda M.We’re highlighting people in the metastatic cancer community. We spoke with Linda, who shared her personal story about her recent diagnosis and...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Stephanie M.Here at AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we want to spotlight those affected by metastatic breast cancer. Through our community member spotlight interview series, we had...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed with MBC - Now What?An advanced breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Finding support and connecting with others can be helpful as you are navigating this new...reactionscomments
Share Your Story with the AdvancedBreastCancer.net CommunityAt AdvancedBreastCancer.net, (ABC) we believe that every story matters, so we are highlighting the experiences of those living with advanced or 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...reactionscomments
"But You Don't Look Sick"If you have ever heard the statement, "but you don't look sick," it can be very frustrating for those with advanced breast...reactions4comments
You're Not Crazy: A Patient's Guide to Unheard Side EffectsWe have all seen the commercials on television or the advertisements in magazines: a group of people sitting around a fire while...reactions4comments
Takeaways from ASCO 2021The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences...reactionscomments
How I Became a Caregiver While Being a PatientCancer isn't a gift but it has been a teacher. I’ve learned more about cancer, terminology, research, and clinical trials than most...reactions1comment
Reviewing the Common Side Effects of LetrozoleIf you have advanced breast cancer, you may wonder, "What is letrozole?" Letrozole, brand name Femara, is a hormone therapy drug that...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
COVID-19 & MBC: Our Concerns are Different than Healthy PeopleI've been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) for three (3) years and I've been immunocompromised for all of that...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Pets, Cancer, & Attitude AdjustmentsThis may sound like the most trivial, dumb thing I’ve ever said...but, my dogs are fighting and it just feels like the...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
