Loss in the CommunityI think that one of the hardest parts about being immersed in the breast cancer and advanced breast cancer community is the loss that comes with it. These past few...reactionscomments
Confessions of a Metastatic Patient - Seven Years of FaslodexIt's hard to believe I've been on my current line of treatment since January 2016. Just over seven years of being best friends with Ibrance and Faslodex. I had previously...reactions5comments
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 Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in March...reactionscomments
Keeping the Money Boat AfloatI'm sure it comes as no surprise, cancer sucks. Cancer will take your time, your hair, and your money, and one day it'll take my spouse. It took our financial...reactions3comments
Handling Social Situations When You Do Not Feel WellImagine you wake up in the morning and know it will be a stay-in-bed kind of day. Your head hurts, your bones hurt, face it, everything hurts. After forcing yourself...reactions5comments
Caregiving Taught Me How to AdultI've always been of an artistic temperament. Besides being a musician and writer, I've also set my hands to sculpting, painting, sketching, and other creative outlets. Growing up and accepting...reactionscomments
Racial Disparities and Clinical Trials for Metastatic Breast CancerBreast cancer is diagnosed more often than any other cancer worldwide. In 2020, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases. In the United States, 6 percent of...reactionscomments
My Takeaways from the San Antonio Breast Cancer SymposiumI recently attended the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, also known as SABCS. It is the worlds largest conference dedicated to scientific reporting specific to breast cancer where researchers and...reactions1comment
Mourning Your Past LifeI always think of my life in terms of pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis. It is a little complicated now that I have two points in my life where I’ve been diagnosed...reactions1comment
Oatmeal Shades and Pastel PinksGrowing up, oatmeal was a staple in our household. I'm not sure when it became the great betrayer of my taste buds, but it did. However, it didn't stop there...reactions2comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: My Plan to Redeem Intimate LoveIn my marriage now, I see 3 options. I see myself standing before 3 roads that fork off into very different futures. Thankfully, I’ve been trained well, and certain truths...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 with advanced breast cancer. By providing a platform...reactionscomments
Daring to DreamMy footsteps echoed through the empty rooms of our beloved home, once filled with so many hopes and dreams it felt like the walls of our small home would burst...reactions1comment
Dealing with Healthcare BurnoutI do not know about you, but I am tired of all the doctor's visits, scans, and bloodwork that I must often endure. Having advanced breast cancer means we are...reactionscomments
In America: What’s That?The "In America survey" is now closed. An advanced breast cancer diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is the lack of information and research available...reactionscomments
Oh Trigger, Where Is Thy Sting?Triggers. They are everywhere, especially for those of us who are in treatment forever. Just the smell of walking into a hospital, or that awful screeching of the infusion machines...reactions1comment
Love and the House I SoldI truly think that one of the hardest things to navigate next to a cancer diagnosis is a relationship. Especially a successful relationship. Sometimes, they can look like they come...reactionscomments
Grateful for This Life I Have, Except for the CancerLast January, I became a new grandmother to a gorgeous baby girl. Never in my wildest dreams did I allow myself to think ahead when I was diagnosed in 2013...reactions4comments
Do I Really Need A Port?Kate shares why some people living with MBC may want a port for treatment. Also, learn more about her tips and tricks to have seamless access every time. Want to...reactionscomments
Financial Toxicity Among People With Metastatic Breast CancerCancer drugs and treatments are vital for people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). They help extend and improve quality of life. But they are expensive. Cancer costs can cause serious...reactions1comment
