Evolving into an Advocate...For years, I've lived with a lump in my left armpit, unaware of the life-threatening storm brewing within. As a culinary specialist...reactions1comment
Grief Is No Stranger to the MBC Community...To those of us in the cancer community, grief isn't a stranger. It's not an unknown emotion. And if you know anything...reactions1comment
Plant-Based Recipe Ideas for People With Cancer...As a person living with advanced breast cancer and certified in health and nutrition, one of my most significant considerations is the...reactions7comments
Dealing With Cancer Recurrence...Ask anyone in the advanced breast cancer community, and I can guarantee that we all have the same fear: recurrence. So, what...reactions5comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Focusing on Nutrition...Last year, I made a significant change in my life when I decided to lose weight and get back in shape. In...reactions3comments
Cancer Fatigue and Maintaining a Home...How do you manage household chores while dealing with cancer fatigue? What strategies help you keep up with daily tasks when energy...reactions2repliesFatigueCoping
Finding a Job at a Time Like This...Working feels essential to living a normal life. I enjoy leaving the house and doing something fulfilling with my time. Having something...reactions1comment
We will NOT be shaken. ...In 2009 I was diagnosed with bilateral breast ca at the age of 40. Neg for the BRCA gene, no family HX...reactions3replies
Feeling Left Out: How MBC Affects Plans and Friendships...Does having metastatic breast cancer ever make you feel forgotten by others? I feel like I am often left out or forgotten...reactions3comments
What or who are you grateful for?...We’d love to hear from those of you living with advanced breast cancer—what or who are you grateful for? How does taking...reactions13repliesCopingMental Health
Rethinking the Stages of Grief..."Where are the rules of grief written, and who do we offend when we write our own?" -Sally Britton For the life...reactions1comment
Head sweating daily ~...I have many issues with my spine and I was just wondering if any of you have experienced this issue. When ever...reactions2replies
Continued discomfort long after ending injections...My last injections were March 2023. I continue to have discomfort at the injection sites. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Will...reactionsreplies
How do you feel about holidays?...The holidays bring on a huge range of emotions. They can bring as much excitement as they can exhaustion. As someone living...reactions6repliesFriends & Family
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Am I a Vampire Spouse?..."How does that make you feel?" our marriage counselor, Robert, asked me. "I guess I just feel alone a lot," I replied...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for Treatment...Many illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some...reactionscomments
Coping with fears related to being mom with MBC...I was diagnosed with recurrence of breast cancer 4/24. I am stage 4 with bone Mets. I receive Enhertu and Zometa infusions...reactions3replies
