Understanding Breast Cancer Terms: NEAD, De Novo, and NED ExplainedWhether you have been recently diagnosed, have had metastatic breast cancer (mbc) for some time, or are part of a breast cancer...reactionscomments
CaregivingAs a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I...reactionscomments
Race and Cancer, Part 1For most of my life, I lived around other WASPS (White Anglo-Saxon Protestants) in the Midwest. We did live in a few other...reactionscomments
Interview with Abigail Johnson; Stage IV Patient Advocate ExtraordinaireAbigail Johnston, Esquire, is a dynamic patient activist and writer on metastatic breast cancer. A lawyer since 2002 in Florida, diagnosed with...reactionscomments
A Sister's Journey with ATM Mutation, Part 2As part of my ongoing series about how the ATM mutation has affected my family since we discovered how widespread it is...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Why Taking a Day Off Is EssentialI tend to burn the candle at both ends and often in the middle. My wife and I started seeing a marriage...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Sick of Feeling Afraid (Part 2)In my last article, I shared some of my deep, daily fears as a caregiver husband to a wife living with stage...reactionscomments
Navigating "The Next Line": Preparing for a New Cancer TreatmentEven the most seasoned cancer patient may feel anxious when it is time for "the next line" of their cancer treatment. When...reactions4comments
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and EducatorDr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of...reactionscomments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer?At AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we work with community members and our health leaders to empower them and their caregivers to take control of living...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...reactionscomments
Community Views: Meaningful Connections With ProvidersToo often, having metastatic breast cancer also means having difficult relationships with your doctor and other healthcare providers. We hear a lot...reactionscomments
Returning to ChemoAfter nearly five years since my de novo MBC diagnosis, I find myself facing progression to my liver and returning to IV chemotherapy...reactionscomments
A Nurse’s Perspective on Ringing the Chemo BellI remember when the "chemo bell” was donated to the treatment room where I am an infusion nurse. The local news came...reactions51comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My SymptomsDisclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
A Love Letter to the ThriversI am a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. I will celebrate 11 years post-diagnosis this coming June. I remember waking up from...reactions6comments
Portrayals of Cancer in Movies and ShowsIt happens pretty often. You'll be watching a television show or movie, and then suddenly, BAM, the main character or someone they...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Celeste B.We sat down with one of our community members, Celeste Baldwin, and she shared how she is moving forward after an metastatic...reactions7comments
The Top Ten Worst Places to Lose Your HairWhen I learned that I would have to experience IV chemo, I confess that one of the first things I was concerned...reactions19comments
Cancer Ghosting: Navigating the Loss of RelationshipsIt's a topic that isn't often talked about, but it's something that many cancer patients experience: cancer ghosting. This is when friends...reactions4comments
