The Second Time Around...They say that the second time is the charm. I believed them until this happened. What is "this," you ask? This is...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Exploring Blogging as a Newly Diagnosed Patient...Have you been recently diagnosed with advanced breast cancer? Writing can be a means to help you cope with this diagnosis. April...reactionscomments
New Cancer Caregiver...Receiving news of a loved one’s cancer diagnosis can be daunting on its own. But if you find yourself in the position...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Were You Diagnosed De novo or Recurrence?...A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is always a shock. No matter how the diagnosis comes about, it is overwhelming. Recently, we were...reactionscomments
Being a Caregiver from A Mom & Grandmother’s Perspective: Part 2...My name is Melissa Berry, Founder of CancerFashionista.com and I couldn’t have gotten through my treatment without my amazing mother, Barbara. She’s...reactionscomments
Compassion & Choices...I love these two words. They stand for so many things and yet, together, they take on a completely different meaning and expand...reactionscomments
Community Views: Speaking Out about Metastatic Breast Cancer...Life with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is filled with countless challenges. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding about MBC from other people is...reactionscomments
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...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
Get Outside This Summer!...It’s true, getting outside in nature is good for you! Why? Well, for starters it helps reduce stress-related hormones such as cortisol...reactions1comment
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactionscomments
Kate Crawford...Kate lives south of Pittsburgh, PA with her husband Steve, twin daughters, and son. Kate shares openly about her struggles with life...
How To Practice Safe Medication Disposal...Today more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
My Latest ER Visit...Recently I found myself in the ER simply because I couldn’t breathe. It felt as if an elephant were sitting on my...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Communicating Metastatic Breast Cancer to the World...Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is a diagnosis no one wants to hear. Whether as a recurrence of breast cancer or a new...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
What is Genetic Testing?...Genetic testing is used to identify particular mutations that someone may be born with that may increase their risk of developing certain...
Lara Huffman...Lara Huffman is a writer, photographer, and advocate living with metastatic breast cancer since 2020. Her mother died of metastatic breast cancer...
Finding Credible Health Information Online...There’s a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs to online magazines to government websites and...reactionscomments
