Featured What were your initial symptoms of breast cancer that led you to see a doctor?Whether it was a noticeable change in appearance, sensation, or any other symptom, what clued you in that something wasn't quite right?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptoms
FeaturedIn America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with stage IV breast cancerTo better understand the patient experience and realities of living with stage IV breast cancer, we are fielding our annual In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey, you can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCommunity
Active todayHave You Experienced Cancer Ghosting?Cheryl experienced ghosting, especially toward the end of her life. Travel because a challenge because of the pain in her back (mets on some ribs, her spine, and her right...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
What questions do you have for the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community?No one has to go through metastatic breast cancer alone...what questions do you have about your diagnosis or journey that the community can help address?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesCommunityTips & Advice
Do you feel that your medical team listens to and understands you? With doctors' appointments being such a critical component of your lives and treatment plans, it is vital to have a medical team that you feel hears and understands you. What...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAdvocacyTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
What has been your experience with taking Letrozole (Femara®)?What has your experience with the hormone therapy, letrozole, been? Did you experience any unusual side effects? If so, do you have any tips for managing them?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
How do you feel about the term "survivor"?Do you use it when describing your experiences or those of others? If not, what do you prefer? Today we are thinking of everyone whose life has been impacted in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCommunity
What frustrating side effect you are currently experiencing as a result of your treatment?Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is challenging, both emotionally and physically. Treatments used to slow or stop cancer’s growth can cause unwanted side effects and create additional strain on a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 replies
Considering treatment for pleural effusionI have bilateral pleural effusions. I have had one thoracentesis. I have decided to stop systemic treatment of cancer, my focus is comfort and quality of life. I am interested...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
What triggers cancer fatigue for you?Hi everyone, I’d like to start a discussion on Cancer fatigue. Let's face it, we all struggle with it. What fatigues you the most? Is it treatments? The emotional weight...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingFatigue
Does any one else have a regional recurrence?After 14 years of being cancer-free (original diagnosis in 2007), cancer returned in mid 2020. Luckily discovered early and via scan, was only in a lymph node. Now on both...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesDiagnosis