Me and Cancer...I found out on July 7th when I had my mammogram done that I had cancer. I saw the images and told the lady that the spot on my left...reactions3comments
Ten Years Blue in a Sea of Pink...There's a lot I've learned since my breast cancer diagnosis in early 2014. It's obviously a dramatic, even traumatic diagnosis, but, as a guy, hearing "sorry, but you have breast...reactions2comments
What NOT to Say to Someone with MBC...We know most people mean well and are trying to be positive, uplifting, or helpful but sometimes, those messages fall flat and completely miss the mark. What have you heard...reactions12replies
October 2024 Awareness Month Giveaway...As we observe this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our focus is on providing comfort and support when it matters most. We understand that dealing with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)...reactionscomments
Getting Comfortable...Navigating a MBC journey can bring many uncomfortable moments, from doctor’s appointments to simply finding comfort at home. We’d love to hear from our AdvancedBreastCancer.net community: How do you find...reactions88repliesAwarenessCaregivingCoping
Living With Osteoarthritis and Metastatic Breast Cancer...Living with metastatic breast cancer in my bones is a challenge. It's hard on its own, but what happens when you also have another bone or joint disease in addition...reactions6comments
Preparing for Scan Day at a New Clinic...I recently had a scan at a brand-new clinic. I was pretty nervous because my last scan showed progression. Now, I have a new oncologist, and the process of scans...reactionscomments
Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers!...Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers! The NYU Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab are inviting cancer patient-family caregiver pairs to participate in an online research study...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Emphasizing Accessibility in Community Events...To me, the best thing about doing something super fun one year is being able to plan the next year. I love the planning phase of an adventure. Laying it...reactionscomments
Within Every Crisis Lies an Opportunity...I’m nearing 3 decades of dealing with breast cancer and I have learned to thrive versus survive. I was diagnosed in 1999 with stage 3. I hate how the public...reactions5comments
I'm Scared ...Four Years Ago I had Stage Three Breast Cancer I had a Radical Mastectomy and 7 Lymphnodes removed and after I Endured 5 months of Grooling Chemotherapy and 2 months...reactions1reply
Second time’s a charm...Hi! I am 52 y/o. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast ca at age 46. After chemo, double mastectomy, and radiation, I was declared cancer free. Last month, I was...reactions4replies
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and Educator...Dr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. She then completed residency at...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Whether you take 1 drug or many prescriptions, you may wonder where those long, confusing product names come from and whether they mean anything. Turns out, drug names are chosen...reactions1comment
My Journey with MBC...My journey with breast cancer began in December 2016. During a routine breast self-exam I found a lump in my left breast. The area was tender and at first I...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Emotional Triggers...I admit it's fun to listen to sad love songs when you're far away from the one you love. We all do it at some point in our lives. When...reactionscomments
How are you feeling this week?...How are your mind and body feeling this week? What symptoms seem to be bothering you the most lately? Do any symptoms seem to have subsided this week? Emotionally, where...reactionsrepliesMental HealthSymptomsCoping
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Do You Even Care?...My wife shed many tears when we relocated from California to Oregon 3 years ago. Her tears weren't solely for missing California, nor were they strictly for leaving behind family...reactionscomments
Remembering Marlena Murphy...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially her daughter, family, friends, and extended family. Marlena...reactions2comments
Missing the Person You Were Before Cancer...I miss my old self; at least, I miss the person I used to be before cancer—the person without pain, anxiety, and worry. I miss the person who didn't spend...reactionscomments
