More Than Just Exercise: The Vital Role of Daily Movement in Managing Chronic Pain...I 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 Cancer...We'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 Alive...If 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 Heat...Summer has been in full swing, and if you're anything like me, you are searching for ways to cool down and stay...reactionscomments
Joint pain and moving your body. ...Stiff joints can really put a damper in your daily life. Moving your body is necessary, but can be difficult with cancer...reactions6replies
Chemo Side Effects: Nails, Hair, and Chemo Brain...My 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 Cancer...I 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 Letrozole...If 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 Group...When my wife, Rebekah, was re-diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 8 years ago, we were shattered and lost. She was only...reactionscomments
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...reactions28repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's Journey...Breast 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
Have you experienced bad gas as a result of chemotherapy?...Smelly farts, flatulence, bad gas... whatever you call it, have you experienced this unexpected side effect from chemo? How have you managed...reactionsrepliesSide EffectsTreatmentChemotherapy
Have you used Kanjinti as a part of your HER2- treatment plan? ...Are you currently, or have you previously, taken Kanjinti has been a part of your treatment plan? Help others in the community...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Did a warm breast prompt you to get screened for breast cancer?...In certain cases of breast cancer, the breast may become warm to the touch. While warmth may be due to other non-cancerous...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
Long Term Survivors?...Hola —- I just rounded 3 years of stability, NED, with 3week Ibrance and monthly Faslodex. Please, please tell me there are...reactions19repliesTreatment
Chemo Brain Solutions...I'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 Experiences...One 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 Everything...Scan 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
