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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
The Many Symptoms and Side Effects of Advanced Breast Cancer...Each person’s journey with advanced breast cancer is unique. Diagnosis, treatment, progression, and more can all be incredibly varied. One area of advanced breast cancer that can be especially diverse...reactionscomments
How To Stay Active Indoors During The Winter...Let's face it. It's hard enough to stay active under the most perfect conditions. But you add cancer treatment, surgery, cold winter temperatures, and a pandemic..and let's just say it's...reactionscomments
Having a Village: The Importance of Friends when Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer...Paulo Coelho once said, "Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things''. I have found this to be glaringly true as I navigate life with metastatic breast...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Tips for Mentally Surviving the Holidays with Advanced Breast Cancer Part 2...We all need a plan for the holidays. A healthy plan can be key to surviving the physical to-do lists of baking, decorating, and gift buying, along with safeguarding our...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Advanced Breast Cancer Part 1...As beautiful and fun as the holidays can be, they can also come with a whole lot of work and stress. This year, we hope you remember that you have...reactionscomments
Holiday Gift Ideas For Those Living With Advanced Breast Cancer...As a breast cancer thriver, advocate, and product expert (influencer), the most commonly asked question that I receive on a daily basis is, "What should I get them?" The holiday...reactionscomments
Not Having Insurance Was Scarier Than Finding the Mass...I had one of those periods so many of us have had. My breasts ached, and I did the physical manifestation of a grimace so many of us have done...reactions7comments
Cold Capping: A Guide to this Brave, New, and Very Cold World...Cold capping...sounds odd, doesn't it? For those unfamiliar with cold capping, also known as scalp cooling, it is a technique used to help preserve scalp hair during chemotherapy infusions. As...reactionscomments
The Changing of the Guards...Before I even knew what sisterhood was, I was introduced to six young, creative, and intelligent young ladies who would be my sisters. The eldest was Delores Elaine, whom we...reactionscomments
Ghosted by Adult Son...I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Almost 5 years later, I was diagnosed with reoccurrence MBC Stage IV. A close friend stopped talking to me during first diagnosis...reactions2comments
5 Minute Breathing Video with Amanda...We are excited to share with you a brief breathing video led by one of our advocates, Amanda Raffenaud. Spending a few minutes each day focusing on your breath can...reactionscomments
Male Breast Cancer Resources ...After the shock of a diagnosis, and about to begin treatment for breast cancer, I found that most information about the disease was aimed at women. This should have been...reactionscomments
Where Breast Cancer Metastasizes - Results from the 2020 In America Survey...Breast cancer, especially when advanced to later stages, can be challenging to treat. This is because in many cases, the original cancer has metastasized (or spread) elsewhere in the body...reactionscomments