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 friends, tell us something special about the caregivers...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 used Aphopor ointment the whole time, by the...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 doing a double mastectomy, reconstruction surgery, chemo, and...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 exciting time. However, it is necessary for treatment...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 not to be the strong persoin in my...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 lot of information and data shared that pertains...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 make you read that chapter--not only out loud--but...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 be tough to navigate through most of them...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? And being aware that no kind of surgery...reactions4repliesChemotherapyAwarenessAnxiety
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 years but hadn't clicked as friends. She was...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 are different types of “aloneness,” but here, I’m...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 radiation at some point. Radiation therapy works by...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. Unfortunately, I never thought I would have to...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
A Breast Cancer Manifesto for Men...Although around one percent of new cases diagnosed are males, going through breast cancer treatment affects people regardless of their gender. Therefore, patient advocates for men with this disease are...reactionscomments
The More You Know...I knew nothing about Stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC) prior to my de novo diagnosis. Heck, I didn’t know much about any stage of breast cancer. In fact, I...reactionscomments
Breast cancer in 37 yr old daughter...We just discovered my daughter has breast cancer.. her son is 21mo. I am her support . She is a single mom. Suggestions please???...reactions2repliesAnxiety
2nd time around...I had breast cancer on my left side 12 yrs ago, and I had 25 radiation treatments. It came back to my right side this year. I’m going to receive...reactions3comments
Cancer and Pain Management...I think everyone knows a little bit about pain and pain management when dealing with managing a cancer diagnosis. Everybody is different, and everyone has a way of coping with...reactions4comments
Healing Circles, Part 2...If you didn't have a chance to read healing circles, Part 1, you might want to do that for context. As I mentioned in part 1, I'd been invited to...reactionscomments
