Sleepless In the Bay...It's funny how when I’m home I can fall asleep, wake up, go to the bathroom, and drift off again. The uncanny...reactionscomments
ASCO Guidelines for Men with Breast Cancer...Although rare, breast cancer does occur in men. Male breast cancer makes up less than 1 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed...reactionscomments
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
Community Shares: The Invisible Side of Advanced Breast Cancer...For friends, family, and coworkers of anyone with advanced breast cancer, it can be challenging to fully understand what it is like...reactions3comments
Dealing With the "Cancer-stones" That Mark My Calendar...Every year, at the start of the new year I am reminded of when I was told I had cancer. I was...reactionscomments
I’m a Man with Chest Cancer! I Beg Your Pardon?...The Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) recently invited Dr. Mathew Knowles, the academic, speaker, and music industry icon, who was recently diagnosed...reactions2comments
Hospice and Palliative Care...This past week I was given the opportunity to sit with my twin sister's nurse and go over her hospice and palliative...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Step Into Your Day With Positivity...Under normal circumstances, it's not easy to jump out of bed every morning with excitement and positivity for the day that lies...reactionscomments
Tumor Markers and Advanced Breast Cancer...Tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by other cells in the body when they are in the...reactionscomments
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
Life Is a Funny Monkey...My Aunt Olivia used to say, "Life is a funny Monkey." Growing up, I didn't really understand what that meant. But as...reactionscomments
Janice Cowden...Janice Cowden is a passionate patient advocate living with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer since 2016. She feels very fortunate to have No...
How Do You Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?...While some risk factors cannot be changed (such as having a family history or known genetic mutations), there are some ways to...
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 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
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
Disability: Private and Public...Disclaimer: I'm a licensed attorney in the State of Florida only. I do not pretend to understand the laws of any state other than...reactions8comments
Blessing Always...I was diagnosed in 2017 with rare cancer inflammatory stage 3. I still can't believe I went through so much. My faith...reactions2comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Illness...Getting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or...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
