Mentoring, Part 5...I hope you have enjoyed our mentoring series! Amanda and I had such fun talking about these issues, emailing, and learning more...reactionscomments
What It's Really Like To Have A Craniotomy...Having brain metastases, routine brain MRIs are the norm for me. But never did I think one would discover an old hemorrhage...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion: Letting Go of Guilt...I understand first-hand how awkward and stressful it can be to ask your doctor for your records to be sent to another...reactions2comments
Still Infusing, Still Thriving...I submitted my diagnosis story in 2019. I want to talk about the last two years with metastatic breast cancer, No Evidence...reactions2comments
Mari’s Fight Against Inflammatory breast cancer...15 years ago my aunt fought her first battle with cancer. It was Lymphoma. Although the waiting list was extremely long she...reactionscomments
Two wives. Two MBC diagnoses. Two tragic deaths....I married J, my first wife, in 1977. She was 20, and I was 22. Our 14-year-old daughter lost her mom three...reactions1comment
Community Member Spotlight: Natalia Pardon...Meet Natalia who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013. She shares her experience and what has been helpful to her...reactions1comment
Advocating for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients...Breast cancer advocate and friend Martha Carlson is a force to be reckoned with. When you read her Twitter bio: “Stage IV breast...reactionscomments
Diagnosis, Part 4...We all want to believe that our oncologists are just a few steps away from Godliness. And that they spend the majority...reactionscomments
How Do You Maintain Hope?...Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can make this a...reactions2comments
Joanna Chanis...Joanna was previously a health leader on AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Joanna Chanis is a Mindset Mentor and Resilience Expert. She is the author of...
Then & Now...Editor's note: Susan shares about her metastatic breast cancer experience. I was afraid; I am now at peace I was pessimistic; I...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels Like...You feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Mandy Reed...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedBreastCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with advanced or...reactionscomments
I Never Thought About Breast Cancer...It was back in 2013. I noticed my left breast was very swollen. I immediately went to my doctor. I was insistent...reactions1comment
Community Views: Where Did Your Breast Cancer Metastasize to First?...Finding breast cancer cells in other areas of the body means the cancer has metastasized. Bones, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and the...reactions2comments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better Sleep...Editor's note: This article was originally published on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net and written by Lisa Bond. There is a belief that your marriage is...reactionscomments
An Advanced Breast Cancer Prognosis...For many newly diagnosed advanced breast cancer patients, the first thing they want to know once they are over the shock of...reactionscomments
Community Views: Gratitude and Joy...Living with advanced breast cancer (ABC) means many days feel discouraging. Fatigue, pain, and worry take a toll. Pausing to appreciate the...reactions3comments
5 Things I Have Learned About Myself...I've learned a lot about myself during the eight years I've been living with metastatic breast cancer. Too many to count but...reactions1comment