My Experiences With Brain Radiation...A diagnosis of advanced breast cancer is scary on its own, but what happens when the breast cancer takes up residence in...reactions2comments
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
Life Stories: We’re More Than Our Diagnosis..."I can get through anything, except maybe terminal illness. I have no idea how I would handle that." - Me to a...reactionscomments
Breast Cancer in Young Women...Female breast cancer is most frequently diagnosed among women aged 55 – 74. The average age that women are diagnosed with breast...reactionscomments
Scars, Seen and Unseen...I see my physical scars before others do. The ones from my childhood, faded, but still present from when I played too hard or...reactions7comments
The Cancer Lake...The paddleboat was just big enough to fit me as I paddled to the middle of the lake. I remember leaving shore...reactions8comments
Community Shares: How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed?...A breast cancer diagnosis can affect anyone. It may happen at any age, regardless of race, class, ability, or family history. It...reactionscomments
How Are Ultrasound & MRI Scans Used to Diagnose Breast Cancer?...Breast ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are tools used to diagnose and evaluate breast cancer. A mammogram is the most common...
Accept the Unexpected, Part 1...Standing on the highest boulder I could find, looking across the Yosemite Valley, I thought how God was such a masterful creator...reactions3comments
Metastatic Monster..."She's battling cancer," they always say. It seems people who see us suffering from metastatic breast cancer always want to use war...reactionscomments
Metastatic Self-Care...It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that I had this unique lens on life that not a lot...reactions2comments
Peace of Mind or Progression: The Scanning Process...When scheduling a scan I get that date set in my mind and I hold on to it for dear life, literally...reactions3comments
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
Accept the Unexpected, Part 2...In the first part of this article, I shared how stage 1 breast cancer had invaded my life at 23 (2011). After...reactionscomments
What Are the Differences Between Early & Advanced Breast Cancer?...The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there...reactions3comments
Mourning Your Past Life...I always think of my life in terms of pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis. It is a little complicated now that I have two...reactions1comment
Steal Back the Best Parts of Yourself Through Self-Care...What do you do when MBC (Metastatic Breast Cancer) is stealing your life bit by bit with the pain, worry, and appointments?...reactions4comments
Embracing Life's Twists: From Childhood Dreams to Unexpected Blessings...As I reflect on my life's journey, a childhood dream of mine stands out vividly among the rest: my dream of becoming...reactionscomments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo Days...Feeling more thirsty than usual on chemotherapy days is normal. It is important to pay attention to this sign from your body...reactionscomments
Treatment Specialists for Advanced Breast Cancer...People with advanced breast cancer may have a care team of doctors and other specialists. A care team can combine people with...
