The Good Intentions of Others...“The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” or so the saying goes. That's a little rough, but the meaning is...reactionscomments
Back to School, Parenting with MBC...When I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017, my boys were 2 and 4 and they attended...reactions2comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Seeking Outside Help...I had a mental image yesterday of how I feel in life. I pictured a piece of twine rope frayed at both...reactionscomments
Fatigue, blood counts, and Ibrance...Background: My first BC diagnosis was DCIS in 2005, followed by lumpectomy on right breast, chemo, radiation, Arimidex; DCIS recurrence in 2016...reactions5repliesFatigueSide Effects
I Refuse to Beat Myself Up...I have been without health insurance, off and on, for all of my adulthood. I’ve never had breast screenings on a regular...reactions1comment
Parenting Toddlers with MBC...Kate shares her experience of parenting her 3 children as toddlers when she was first diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. With it...reactions1comment
Who are the caregivers in your life and what kind of support do they need? ...Caregivers have key roles in the physical and emotional support of those living with metastatic breast cancer. Whether it be family or...reactions5repliesCaregiving
My Experience with Radiation...Following a mastectomy due to Invasive Ductal CA that was found in my Lymph nodes -- I had 30 radiation treatments. I...reactions4comments
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
A Day at the Clinic...Okay, so everyone’s favorite day is the day spent at the cancer clinic, right? Definitely NOT right! It’s never a fun and...reactionscomments
Fear...After reading Abigails's story, it made me cry. I relate so well to all she is sharing. It's very hard for me...reactions7repliesMental Health
Takeaways from ASCO, 2022...The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) had its annual meeting during the first weekend in June 2022, and there was a...reactionscomments
The Next Chapter...It's been said that we all have a chapter that we don't read out loud. But what happens when people try to...reactions5comments
What Do You Do When Treatments Deplete All Your Energy?...Chemo treatments come with a whole host of side effects, such as brain fog, bone pain, headaches, heart palpitations, etc. It can...reactions5comments
Anxiety ...Y'all why does this go hand in hand with depression? For me it's the why has cancer come back after 22 years?...reactions4repliesAnxietyAwarenessChemotherapy
Conflicting Emotions are Normal...She breezed into the house, shrugging off her backpack and setting down her cappuccino. We'd known each other for a number of...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Helping Her Stay Connected...I think one of the most dominant feelings for those in Cancerland is feeling alone. At least it is for us. There...reactionscomments
How to Manage Radiation Burns...Radiation therapy is a powerful tool that can help fight cancer. More than 70 percent of people with cancer are treated with...reactionscomments
My Me Too Moment at the Cancer Clinic...Content Note: This article describes sexual abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page...reactions1comment
Managing Radiation Burns...How have you managed radiation burns? What advice would you give someone who is experiencing radiation burns for the first time?...reactionsrepliesSide Effects
