Five Ways to Step Into Your Day With Positivity...Under normal circumstances, it's not easy to jump out of bed every morning with excitement and positivity for the day that lies ahead. Layer on cancer diagnosis, treatment, surgery -...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosed with MBC & not sure where to go for support? What questions do you have for the community?...If you have been diagnosed with MBC and want to find support, please know that our community is here for you. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have been living with...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Saying "No" Is Saying "Yes"...Learning to set boundaries has been a huge undertaking. Along the way, someone said to me it is okay to say no. Saying no means you are saying yes to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
AdvancedBreastCancer.net is TWO!...Happy birthday, AdvancedBreastCancer.net! The end of January marks the 2-year anniversary of our community. To celebrate this anniversary, we want to focus on another year full of meaningful connections, conversations...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 next few months will be hard, but take...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Linking Breast, Prostate, and Ovarian Cancers: What Is the Common Factor?...Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as sunlight or cigarette smoke. They may also be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocating for Male Breast Cancer Patients...Being a patient advocate is satisfying, and advocating for men unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with breast cancer provides a real service for a cohort who often don’t even realize...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Thriver's Life...A thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way, it is changed by four small words “you have metastatic cancer”. This means lesions have been seen somewhere else in the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Amy Ellen Parliman...Amy Ellen Parliman lives life by faith and enjoys spreading kindness. She has a passion for serving her community thru her career in healthcare. 25 years ago, she went to...
The Next Line: Preparing For Your New Cancer Treatment...Even the most seasoned cancer patient may feel anxious when it is time for "the next line" of their cancer treatment. When one starts their next line, it typically means...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Community Shares: When Metastatic Breast Cancer Came as a Surprise...Most people do not expect to find out they are facing an advanced breast cancer diagnosis. For nearly everyone in the community, the diagnosis – for one reason or another...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Biosimilars, an Interview...Biosimilars? A few months ago, I saw some posts on Facebook from my friend, Beth Block Guendjoian, a long time metastatic breast cancer-haver (20+ years!), about her experience on a biosimilar...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medical PTSD...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Minute Stretching Video with Amanda...We are excited to share with you a brief stretching video led by one of our advocates, Amanda Raffenaud, who also happens to be a yoga teacher. As with any...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reviewing - Rebuilding and Refocusing...In the last two months, I have had to review how I looked at relationships with my siblings and rebuild my faith after my eldest sister’s passing. The heart-wrenching, life-changing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Language We Use To Describe ABC...Language is powerful. The way we talk about certain issues and the words we use can carry so much weight and meaning, and can make us feel strongly. Discussing a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)...This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous installment addressed ways this reality creates additional layers of hard, on top of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Male Breast Reconstruction: Fixed or Flat?...Why a man might worry about breast reconstruction after a mastectomy is a fair question. For women, on the other hand, breasts are more often an essential part of their...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Debt...Disclaimer--I'm a lawyer in Florida only and nothing in this post or any other post constitutes legal advice; if you have legal questions, please reach out to a local lawyer or contact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments