Part 1: Getting My Misdiagnosis...I was with my long-term partner one weekend late in January, and he noticed a bit of crust on my right breast...reactionscomments
When You've Run Out of Options...Statistically and overall, we are all living longer and longer with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). Yes, there are those who decline...reactions2comments
The Art of Inspiration...Do you ever feel down or like the world is just too much? We've all been there. It's during these tough times...reactions2comments
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
How It Feels When You Find Out You Have Breast Cancer...I believe this moment is always and forever etched in your memory. For me, it was the phone call that would change...reactionscomments
Understanding Invasive Ductal Carcinoma...When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be challenging. There are different types and subtypes. Treatment and prognosis are associated...reactionscomments
Discover Your Clinical Trial Options...The process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria...reactionscomments
Under The Mask: Undergoing Brain Radiation...Radiation oncology is a powerful tool, especially in the metastatic setting. There are various types of radiation, or radiotherapy, to treat metastatic...reactionscomments
When the Laughter Stops...Let's face it, there's not a lot to laugh about with cancer. Actually, there's nothing to laugh about, but for some patients...reactionscomments
Understanding Invasive Lobular Carcinoma...A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring a lot of different emotions. It can also be challenging since there are many different...reactionscomments
It's Not Breast Cancer This Time...Been a while, I know. I am now officially retired. I haven’t been to work since January 2021. It’s a very long...reactionscomments
FAQs About Advanced Breast Cancer Subtypes...After you are diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor will perform tests to determine the subtype. Subtypes are organized by the presence...reactionscomments
Kaye Waller...Kaye Waller has spent much of her adult life as a caregiver, beginning when she was just twenty-four years old and her...
Linda Holden...Linda is a caregiver for her husband Bob. Bob was diagnosed with MBC de novo in January 2003. Bob had gone to...
What Do Food Labels Mean?...A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes...reactionscomments
My Morning Routine After Breast Cancer...My mornings before I had breast cancer were quite different than they are today. I would wake up very early around 5...reactionscomments
When Bob Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer - Part Two...I had made a decision to go to all of Bob’s appointments with him, medical, treatments, scans, etc. The reason why was...reactionscomments
Become an AdvancedBreastCancer.net Advocate!...Please note: This application is now closed. Would you like to share your experience with the advanced breast cancer community and help...reactionscomments
My Sister's Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to Love My Job Even More...If you were to ask me in 2009 when I graduated nursing school why I wanted so badly to be an oncology...reactionscomments
Top 10 Things to Look for In a Caregiver...While some of us have caregivers who stick around, many others get diagnosed when alone or some people just can't handle it...reactionscomments