Accepting the Skin I'm In...I had a preconceived belief that people living with cancer were thin and frail in appearance; they looked sick. Most understand that...reactions1comment
Have 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...reactions11repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
ASCITES...Hi all Thank you for taking the time to read my question. My best friend had breast cancer lobular 10 years ago...reactions2replies
Having anxiety about asking your doctor questions ...Do you ever feel anxious about asking your healthcare professionals questions that you may feel are silly? Has your doctor ever laughed...reactionsrepliesAnxietyHealthcare Team
Unusual areas for progression ...The four main areas breast cancer invades are breast, bones, liver, brain and lungs. Although rare it can move to other organs...reactions4replies
Cancer Ghosting: Navigating the Loss of Relationships...It'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
Do Not Be Scared To Ask Your Healthcare Team Questions...Recently, I have been experiencing more pain in my knee, and it's been weighing on my mind. I would ask myself, "Can...reactions4comments
MBC: A Different Point of View...In a few stories I have read in this group, women have talked about their guilt for living as long as they...reactions5comments
How do you manage conversations about your MBC diagnosis?...Choosing who and when to talk about an MBC diagnosis can sometimes be personal and difficult. How do you talk about your...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCoping
Goal Setting in Light of Stage 4 Cancer...In my time before having stage 4 cancer, goal setting was a very normal occurrence for me. I’m sure it sounds like...reactionscomments
Lupron Hurts...Dang that needle is daunting! I was initially diagnosed with Stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma at the young age of 39. I...reactions4comments
Spare Me Your Sermons...I know you probably mean well. That your desire is to introduce me to a different way of looking at advanced breast...reactionscomments
Finding Community Support When Getting a Terminal Diagnosis...Janice Cowden is a passionate patient advocate living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer since 2016. Janice feels very fortunate to have No...reactions1comment
How do you manage Enhertu treatment side effects?...A member of our community has asked: Anyone here on Enhertu? Fighting nausea and bad taste in my mouth, making it hard...reactionsrepliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
Living with MBC...Hello, my name is Bonnie! I have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren - they really keep me going! They are 11...reactions1comment
Remembering Amanda Raffenaud...We are extremely saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Amanda Raffenaud passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. After her cancer...reactionscomments
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The Fallible Caregiver Series: Marriage Counseling and MBC...Some months back, I wrote several articles that started with a dire feeling but ended with a glimmer of hope. I talked...reactions1comment
Gods Got This...My story begins six years ago. I found a lump in my right breast. I asked my husband if he felt it...reactions1comment
Making Sense Of My Longterm Survival...I recently saw a few friends coming up on impressive survival anniversaries living with MBC. Seeing their beautiful faces in photos and...reactions9comments