Headspace...How often have you heard the phrase, "I have to be in the right headspace...?" Positive headspace is very important for navigating...reactionscomments
Will Things Ever Be Normal Again?...When you're in the midst of grief, you frequently wonder if you'll ever feel “normal” again. You may even question if there's...reactionscomments
An Interview with Mara: An Inspiring Story...Mara, who lives in London, Ontario, has been described by her M.O. as, "a miracle walking around." She was diagnosed with Inflammatory...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Life, BC (Before Cancer): Remembering Your Former Self...One day everything is normal, and the next your whole world gets flipped on its head. Life becomes separated into two distinct...reactionscomments
Take Your Best Guess: ABC In America Statistics...Each person’s experience with advanced breast cancer (ABC) can be unique. In order to find out more about life with ABC, we...reactions1comment
Breast Cancer and Mental Health - My Story...In the last few years, I have seen conversations about mental health come out of the shadows, the whispers, and into the...reactionscomments
Caroline Johnson...Caroline Johnson is the Founder of Twisted Pink, a non-profit organization based in Louisville, KY whose mission is to provide hope and...
Who is Most Affected by Breast Cancer?...Breast cancer is a serious disease, particularly when it is diagnosed in advanced stages. While there are many similarities among different populations...
In Fairness to Healthcare Professionals...“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out...reactions1comment
Participating in a Clinical Research Trial...Some women with advanced breast cancer may want to consider clinical trials as a treatment option. Clinical trials are a type of...
Where Does Breast Cancer Spread?...Breast cancer can spread from the breast to different parts of your body. When this happens, it is called metastatic breast cancer...
A is for Anxiety...You've just been diagnosed with breast cancer. You're scared, you're anxious, and you don't know what to do next. This is a...reactions3comments
Back to School, Parenting with MBC...When I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017, my boys were 2 and 4 and they attended...reactions2comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Seeking Outside Help...I had a mental image yesterday of how I feel in life. I pictured a piece of twine rope frayed at both...reactionscomments
The Top 3 Things That Surprised Me During Cancer...There are things that surprised me during my cancer experience including relationships, treatment side effects, and the year after I completed treatment...reactionscomments
Women's Health Is More Than Doctors Visits and Treatments...Being a woman is a hard job. We can have many titles, some that include mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. Throwing...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Long We've Been Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer...If you feel like you do not fully understand metastatic breast cancer, know that you are not alone. It is common for...reactionscomments
Parenting Toddlers with MBC...Kate shares her experience of parenting her 3 children as toddlers when she was first diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. With it...reactions1comment