More Than Just Exercise: The Vital Role of Daily Movement in Managing Chronic PainI get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
From Marathons to Muscle: Redefining Exercise With Stage 4 CancerI was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among...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 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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...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
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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
