Life Interrupted: The Reality of a Cancer Diagnosis in Your 20s...Cancer can come for anyone, no matter what age they are. It’s heartbreaking, but even children and young adults get cancer. Cancer...reactions2comments
Finding Strength and Hope...Hi, I started dealing with breast cancer symptoms about two years before I was officially diagnosed. At the time, I was caring...reactions1comment
Finding Light in the Darkness: Living with Anticipatory Grief...For those of us in the cancer community, grief isn't a stranger. It's not an unknown emotion. And if you know anything...reactions3comments
Preparing for Scans Physically and Emotionally...I think it's safe to say that almost everyone's top fear when they live with metastatic breast cancer is the fear of...reactions7comments
Community Shares: The Test that Detected My Breast Cancer...Everyone who is dealing with advanced breast cancer has their own experience, from the moment of detection to choosing the right course...reactions3comments
Stage IV Reflection: A Letter to Myself as an Early-Stager...Dear Stage II Danielle, I know you have breast cancer and you're freaking out, but don't be! You will be okay. The...reactions23comments
Diagnosis, Part 1...Constant pain in the left side of my chest had been making me nervous the whole summer. You see, two years before...reactions4comments
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
Advanced Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Part 2...Before that day, I had a whole future ahead of me. Then in a few lines, it was taken from me. My...reactions3comments
Advanced Breast Cancer Common Myths & Misconceptions...There are many myths and misconceptions about advanced breast cancer, and it is important to learn the facts. Below are some of...
Parenting These Days: Managing Emotions Among Cancer...I put my 7-year-old in school this year. A significant life event I never in my wildest dreams thought I would one...reactionscomments
Monitoring for Recurrence...After receiving treatment for breast cancer, you will make a plan with your healthcare team for follow-up care. This plan is important...
Managing Breast Cancer Bone Pain...Breast cancer can spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes to other areas in the body. This is called metastasis or secondary...reactions1comment
Finding the Right Oncologist...I knew nothing about metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before my diagnosis in July 2020—even in the early months that followed, when I...reactions2comments
Advanced Breast Cancer: A Man’s Perspective...Being newly diagnosed with advanced breast cancer is a shock no less for men, than it is for women. Fortunately, Gary Wong...reactionscomments
Amy M. Kefalas...As a single mother managing a progressive cardiovascular disease that affects both my heart and lungs, I never imagined I would here...
Finding Your Tribe...Since there are many different types of breast cancer, finding your tribe for practical help and support on social media may take...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After Diagnosis...In mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
Symptoms – Breast Warmth...Many people with breast cancer have no symptoms when they are first diagnosed. For others, there may be warning signs. If you...
