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...reactions16repliesNewly 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The Reality of Life as a Thriver...A thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
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...
Navigating "The Next Line": Preparing for a 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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Medical PTSD...For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy...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...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...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...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 article addressed how this situation...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...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...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...reactionscomments