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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
What is Oligometastatic Breast Cancer?...In recent years, awareness and treatment options for oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC) have grown. While any cancer diagnosis is difficult, learning about...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Three Reasons Why I Feel Uncomfortable Joining Breast Cancer Support Groups...I'll never forget the day I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. I halfway expected it because of the growth I found...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Advanced Breast Cancer and Family History...If you have ever wondered about the role that genetics play in breast cancer, you are not alone. Most studies point to...reactionscomments
Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis: Yay or Nay?...It is a very personal decision to share your diagnosis, and in light of recent celebrity deaths of stage IV cancer, the...reactionscomments
Disenfranchised Grief...I had posted recently on Facebook some pictures that popped up in my memories of some sweet time in Washington, DC back...reactions2comments
Remembering April Doyle...We are incredibly heartbroken to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member, April Doyle, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. April was first...reactionscomments
