Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactions2comments
"Um, this was NOT supposed to happen," My Oncologist Said....I found an itchy lump in my left breast in October of 2018. It grew quickly and started to hurt. (Do NOT let anyone tell you breast cancer doesn't itch...reactions1comment
MBC, Why Me?...I was diagnosed in January 2020. Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. What does that even mean? I thanked the doctor for the information as I tear a kleenex that happened...reactions2comments
To Plan Or Not To Plan?: Looking Ahead With MBC...Planning for the future, whether you see yourself in that future or not, is never an easy task. Whether it be logistically speaking, the emotional involvement, or both, it is...reactionscomments
Amanda Raffenaud...We are extremely saddened to say that on April 3, 2023, Amanda passed away. She was a valued member of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community and an incredible advocate and writer. We...
Single Parenting MBC Series - Support...Two of our AdvancedBreastCancer.net advocates, Danielle and April truthfully share their experiences with us as single parents living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This is the third article in...reactionscomments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect Yourself...As the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...reactionscomments
Race and Cancer, Part 2...I’ve had the honor and privilege of meeting a variety of people through my involvement in breast cancer advocacy. As my dear Emily Garnett used to say: “It’s the worst club...reactions2comments
"Our Bodies Are Our Vehicles": Self-Care With Advanced Breast Cancer...There is an old expression that goes, ''Our bodies are our vehicles'', meaning that our bodies are what will drive us through life. Just like a car, how we care...reactionscomments
What is Oligometastatic Breast Cancer?...Over the past few years, there has been a growing awareness of oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC), along with more treatment options for this type of breast cancer. Although a cancer...reactionscomments
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2020...Today, October 13, is National Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Awareness Day! This year we want to continue to spread awareness and share what life is really like for those who...reactionscomments
#LightUpMBC...Every year, more than 600,000 people around the world are killed by stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). That's an astonishing number of people all over the world. Here in...reactionscomments
I Am Sad and Scared All the Time...It’s funny, the things we think we know about chemo, because that’s how it is in the movies, or your great-grandmother had it and you watched her waste away, but...reactionscomments
April Stearns...April Stearns was diagnosed at 35 years old with stage 3 breast cancer that she found while breastfeeding her daughter. Four years later, while struggling to “go back to normal”...
Community Shares: Finding a Good Oncologist for Advanced Breast Cancer...The right oncologist can make a radical difference in your experience with advanced breast cancer. He or she can instill hope, provide education, and leave you feeling empowered. To hear...reactionscomments
The Impact Of Advanced Breast Cancer On Household Finances...Advanced breast cancer has far-reaching effects. Beyond the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the diagnosis, cancer-related expenses may take a serious toll on households of all shapes and sizes...reactionscomments
MBC and Reconnecting: Outstretching a Hand to the Past...In Cancerland, we often talk about the connections we make. My question to you is, what about reconnecting? How often do we stop and think about our old lives, and...reactionscomments
Standing Together Stage 4 Breast Cancer - Awareness Month...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and we know for our community that this month can be difficult for those living with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. We know...reactionscomments
But You Look Fine......Disclaimer--while I'm a lawyer, nothing in this post or any others constitutes legal advice. If you have legal questions, please seek out a qualified lawyer licensed in your area. I've...reactionscomments
Perspective: What It Is Really Like to Date Someone With Advanced Breast Cancer...Dating for anyone brings a myriad of challenges, but what about when you are dating someone with an incurable disease, such as advanced breast cancer? I have been dating for...reactionscomments