Ten Years Blue in a Sea of Pink...There's a lot I've learned since my breast cancer diagnosis in early 2014. It's obviously a dramatic, even traumatic diagnosis, but, as...reactions2comments
What NOT to Say to Someone with MBC...We know most people mean well and are trying to be positive, uplifting, or helpful but sometimes, those messages fall flat and...reactions13replies
Getting Comfortable...Navigating a MBC journey can bring many uncomfortable moments, from doctor’s appointments to simply finding comfort at home. We’d love to hear...reactions89repliesAwarenessCopingCaregiving
Living With Osteoarthritis and Metastatic Breast Cancer...Living with metastatic breast cancer in my bones is a challenge. It's hard on its own, but what happens when you also...reactions6comments
Preparing for Scan Day at a New Clinic...I recently had a scan at a brand-new clinic. I was pretty nervous because my last scan showed progression. Now, I have...reactionscomments
Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers!...Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers! The NYU Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab are inviting cancer patient-family caregiver...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Emphasizing Accessibility in Community Events...To me, the best thing about doing something super fun one year is being able to plan the next year. I love...reactionscomments
Within Every Crisis Lies an Opportunity...I’m nearing 3 decades of dealing with breast cancer and I have learned to thrive versus survive. I was diagnosed in 1999...reactions5comments
I'm Scared ...Four Years Ago I had Stage Three Breast Cancer I had a Radical Mastectomy and 7 Lymphnodes removed and after I Endured...reactions1reply
Second time’s a charm...Hi! I am 52 y/o. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast ca at age 46. After chemo, double mastectomy, and radiation, I...reactions4replies
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and Educator...Dr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Whether you take 1 drug or many prescriptions, you may wonder where those long, confusing product names come from and whether they...reactions1comment
My Journey with MBC...My journey with breast cancer began in December 2016. During a routine breast self-exam I found a lump in my left breast...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Emotional Triggers...I admit it's fun to listen to sad love songs when you're far away from the one you love. We all do...reactionscomments
How are you feeling this week?...How are your mind and body feeling this week? What symptoms seem to be bothering you the most lately? Do any symptoms...reactionsrepliesCopingMental HealthSymptoms
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Do You Even Care?...My wife shed many tears when we relocated from California to Oregon 3 years ago. Her tears weren't solely for missing California...reactionscomments
Remembering Marlena Murphy...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Marlena Murphy passed away. We are thinking of Marlena's loved ones, especially...reactions2comments
Missing the Person You Were Before Cancer...I miss my old self; at least, I miss the person I used to be before cancer—the person without pain, anxiety, and...reactionscomments
Burnout Is Real, Take Care of Yourself...I'm genuinely baffled at how quickly time passes these days. It doesn't feel like 5 years have passed since 2019, but here...reactionscomments
Did I Say I Hate Cancer?...I'm tired of losing my loved ones to cancer. I rarely use the word "hate," but I'm not averse to standing on...reactions2comments
