Fertility and MBC: Fostering and Adopting...In women who have had early-stage breast cancer, about 20-30% of them will go on to become metastatic, meaning the breast cancer...reactionscomments
Community Shares: What You Wish People Understood About Metastatic Breast Cancer...Living with a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis means many different things. Too often, those on the outside fail to understand the...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer and Chemo Brain...Chemo brain is a term used to describe cognitive changes associated with cancer treatments. Many people being treated for advanced breast cancer...reactions2comments
Fatigue...When I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2017, I did think I knew what fatigue was; after all, I'd...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer Fatigue...Fatigue is an extreme lack of energy or tiredness. It is more than simply being sleepy – it feels like utter exhaustion...reactionscomments
Mood Swings...Do you ever feel like everything is ok, maybe even good, and then out of nowhere one simple thing can change your...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Emotional Triggers...I admit it's fun to listen to sad love songs when you're far away from the one you love. We all do...reactionscomments
Nutrition and Exercise During Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment...If you have breast cancer, you may feel frightened about what comes next. You may be asking yourself big questions about how...
Remembering Marlena Murphy...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially...reactions2comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on AdvancedBreastCancer.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Marlena Murphy...Marlena Murphy, a mother of one daughter, was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer in 2018 when her daughter was 11...
Genderless Breast Cancer Research: We Need More...Breast cancer is a genderless disease with research concentrated on only one gender. Historically, males and other genders have been mostly excluded...reactions1comment
Burnout Is Real, Take Care of Yourself...I'm genuinely baffled at how quickly time passes these days. It doesn't feel like 5 years have passed since 2019, but here...reactionscomments
Did I Say I Hate Cancer?...I'm tired of losing my loved ones to cancer. I rarely use the word "hate," but I'm not averse to standing on...reactions2comments
3 Big Cautions for Patients...We were lying in bed one evening recently, watching an episode of Next Level Chef starring Gordon Ramsay. My wife was reading...reactions6comments
Growth and Grief as a Caregiver...Navigating the metastatic breast cancer community comes with its ups and downs—stories of strength and beating the odds, stories of love and...reactionscomments
From Isolation to Connection: Telling My Story...I have a pretty unique story. I'm sure people often say that, but I truly believe in mine. Not only did I...reactionscomments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Cancer & Other Health Conditions...Surveys show that most people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana (cannabis) for medical and/or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you...
The Fallible Caregiver Series: "Am I Enjoying Life?"..."Am I enjoying life?" I found myself pondering this question on a recent lonely drive. Have I truly embraced the joy of...reactionscomments
