Caregiver’s Perspective: Parenting and CancerWe've never hidden cancer or the changes it's brought to our lives. My partner and I have spoken openly and often about the changes that advanced breast cancer wrought on... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping the Legacy of Others AliveIf you still need to listen to the amazing panel, How to Advocate for a Terminal Condition, hosted by the Social Health Network, you should watch/listen to that now. Yes... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Quick Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer HeatSummer has been in full swing, and if you're anything like me, you are searching for ways to cool down and stay comfortable. Being on cancer treatments can cause overheating... By Steph Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemo Side Effects: Nails, Hair, and Chemo BrainMy husband describes cancer as "cells gone wild." Normal, healthy cells take one for the team and terminate themselves when they've reached their end. But cancerous cells are not team... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Changing My Exercise Habits With Metastatic Breast CancerI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among different race types and mileage. Following my diagnosis... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: How to Start a Cancer Support GroupWhen my wife, Rebekah, was re-diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 8 years ago, we were shattered and lost. She was only 26 years old. Few people understand a cancer... By Joel Hughes4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 end there for many. The struggle continues for... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does One Hang On to Optimism and Joy?Advanced breast cancer brings minimal blessings, but I found them when I searched for them. I'm speaking for myself here; your experience will differ because cancer and its care have... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemo Brain SolutionsI've written previously about my diagnosis with chemo brain (cancer-related cognitive impairment or cognitive dysfunction), and suffice it to say, learning that I had a 20-point IQ (intelligence quotient) deficit... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Different Hormone Medication ExperiencesOne of the first lines of defense for my type of cancer is a monthly shot in both butt cheeks. Doesn't that sound lovely? It includes a beautiful "loading" period... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bites of Life 3 Months at a TimeScan day. It's here again, and I can't sleep. Tomorrow I will wake up and kiss my child goodbye while she still sleeps, drive into the city, and sit in... By Kayla Millett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Have De Novo Ogliometastatic Breast Cancer - Can I Stop Treatment?Last month while at my oncology appointment, I decided to ask my doctor an unpopular question. I asked her if she ever had a patient that went off treatment after... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Asking Her Meaningful QuestionsMy wife, Rebekah (35), lives with stage 4 breast cancer. My duties as her caregiver have increased over the last 8 years of marriage, especially after a brain surgery last... By Joel Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Working, Your Career, and Metastatic Breast CancerMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) can impact your life in many ways. An important factor it can affect is your career. One study found that two-thirds of working women stopped working... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Alive Is Not CheapUnsurprisingly, drugs to treat metastatic breast cancer are outrageously priced. So imagine my shock when I learned a new medication I needed was equally offensively priced. Over the last year... By Susan Rahn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
7 Things You Should Never Say to a CaregiverYou mean well and genuinely feel sympathy for your friend who cares for someone with advanced breast cancer. We know you mean well, and we also understand that you know... By Kaye Waller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Saying Goodbye to a FriendSeveral months ago, I lost my friend Ashley to metastatic breast cancer. A mutation of the PALB2 gene caused Ashley's cancer. Words cannot begin to convey how much Ashley meant... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Your TribeSince there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take time. And, patients dealing with a Stage IV... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemo Side Effects: Temperature RegulationI’ve been on chemotherapy in one form or another for almost 8 years straight now. Anyone living with cancer has undoubtedly heard people say how terrible chemo is, that it’s... By Rebekah Hughes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments