A Look at Prognosis Awareness Versus Prognosis Acceptance...This phrase was suggested to me the other day with the explanation that there is a difference between the two AND that...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Grieving What Metastatic Breast Cancer Takes Away...Metastatic breast cancer can sometimes feel like a tornado, wreaking havoc on what life looked like before. For many people, there comes...reactionscomments
Community Shares: What I Miss Most About Life Before Advanced Breast Cancer...Receiving an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can feel like it changes everything, especially in the beginning. It can touch every aspect of...reactions9comments
Mentoring, Part 2...Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is, well, life-changing. Navigating this big life change can be incredibly difficult. Support systems are...reactionscomments
Potential Benefits of Getting a Mediport...After receiving your initial breast cancer diagnosis comes your treatment plan. This can include chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation. These discussions can be...reactions7comments
Vicki Thompson...We are extremely saddened to say that on September 6, 2023, Vicki Thompson passed away. Vicki was a valued member of the...
New Cancer Caregiver...Receiving news of a loved one’s cancer diagnosis can be daunting on its own. But if you find yourself in the position...reactionscomments
Long-term Caregiving for a Metastatic Patient...It is a lucky breast cancer patient who has a caregiver as good as Linda Holden. From the time her husband, Bob...reactionscomments
Mentoring, Part 1...I’ve been thinking a lot about mentors lately. Those that I’ve had, the people I’ve mentored, and how that’s happened over time...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Were You Diagnosed De novo or Recurrence?...A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were...reactionscomments
Being a Caregiver from A Mom & Grandmother’s Perspective: Part 2...My name is Melissa Berry, Founder of CancerFashionista.com and I couldn’t have gotten through my treatment without my amazing mother, Barbara. She’s...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Chemo: What to Bring With You...When you start chemotherapy, it is natural to be a little nervous. You may not know what to expect. Talking with your...reactionscomments
Takeaways from ASCO 2021...The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) holds a conference each year in the Spring. For 2021, similar to many annual conferences...reactionscomments
I'm the Only One Left: Living with MBC Survivor's Guilt...I walk past her face every morning. Over the past years, she has gained a few friends next to her. Roberta, Laura...reactions1comment
Compassion & Choices...I love these two words. They stand for so many things and yet, together, they take on a completely different meaning and expand...reactionscomments
A Male Breast Cancer Caregiver's Perspective...Linda talks about Bob and being his breast cancer caregiver. When was your loved one diagnosed? What led to the diagnosis (symptoms...reactions1comment
Community Views: Speaking Out about Metastatic Breast Cancer...Life with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is filled with countless challenges. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about MBC from other people is...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
When There's Progression With MBC...Every individual with metastatic breast cancer walks a unique and nuanced journey. Even with the same diagnosis, no two individuals will face...reactionscomments