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 of folks have the pleasure of seeing until...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Depression and anxiety ...Hi y’all! I would love to start a thread here now that the weather is shifting in most parts of the country. I always struggle with that, and with the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCommunityAnxietyDepression
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day...Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, designated in 2009, after multiple decades of October being designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). To read more about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Palliative Care? Hospice? There Is A Difference...Palliative care can be scary to those with cancer or other serious conditions. I used to associate palliative care (PC) with end-of-life (EOL) or hospice until I needed it after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treated Differently After Her Diagnosis...I'm answering for my wife since she's no longer living. When my wife was initially diagnosed, she was already at Stage 4. A PET scan revealed the breast cancer was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Has anyone else experienced chemo anxiety?...I have the prescription for ANASTROZOLE in my hand. I feel paralyzed. If I take this med, it all gets very real. Have you experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
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? You steal it back! Steal back the best...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How do we help spouses cope?...My Dear Husband (DH) is handling all his emotions about my diagnosis primarily by expressing anger and assigning blame. I am not strong enough to endure his coping mechanism. So...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregivingCoping
Self-Care and Building Community During Awareness Month...October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year we want to come together to celebrate and support one another with a focus on self-care and community. As we delve...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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Have you tried complementary or alternative medicine to help with pain? ...Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide collection of healing methods and practices that are non-traditional. Many people use CAM along with mainstream medical treatment to help relieve symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsPain
Will Things Ever Be Normal Again?...When you're in the midst of grief, you frequently wonder if you'll ever feel “normal” again. You may even question if there's any purpose to anything anymore. It's a desolate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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An Interview with Mara: An Inspiring Story...Mara, who lives in London, Ontario, has been described by her M.O. as, "a miracle walking around." She was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Stage IIIB, in May 2015, aged...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring Too...I like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at a couple of companies. I didn’t get the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Difference Between People Who Care and Caregivers...When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, people react in a variety of ways. For me, the range has been from ghosting (meaning totally disappearing) to treating...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How do you manage with mental/emotional health?...My oldest son was talking about all if the places he wants to visit & maybe live. **I felt upset (& he could tell), I guess because I thought he...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
Has anyone else experienced long term shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery? ...Hello. I’ve had long term shoulder /upper arm pain in both shoulders after different types of breast cancer and surgery in each breast about 12 months apart. One had radiotherapy...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
In Fairness to Healthcare Professionals...“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and lets me focus on what...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
