Part 1: Getting My Misdiagnosis...I was with my long-term partner one weekend late in January, and he noticed a bit of crust on my right breast...reactionscomments
My Cancer Forced Me Into Bankruptcy...I am a psych RN with several counseling degrees. In 2016 at a yearly check-up, a lump was found. I was sent...reactions11comments
MBC Dancer...I was first diagnosed in 2001 with breast cancer and treated with chemo and radiation. In 2012 I had another lump and...reactions3comments
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Series - Advocacy...At the end of last year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry to talk about...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...
Thinking About the Holidays... an Introspective Retrospective...I read a post on Facebook recently that said: "For many, the holidays are a time of joy. For some, it is...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive Care...Editor's Note: This article was originally created by the Editorial Team for our sister site, ProstateCancer.net. Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain...reactionscomments
The Five Types of Cancer Exhaustion...Everyone knows cancer is exhausting. There is a reason that the image of the gaunt person wrapped in blankets, peering out above...reactions2comments
The Underutilization of a Social Worker in an Oncology office..."Mental health refers to the cognitive, behavioral and emotional wellbeing of a person. It does NOT refer to a mental health diagnosis...reactions5comments
Community Shares: How Other People Respond to the News of Advanced Breast Cancer...When it comes to talking about difficult subjects, few people lean in. There aren’t many topics more difficult for others to talk...reactions3comments
Pain Medicine and Advanced Breast Cancer...As a caregiver for my husband, Bob, one of my responsibilities is managing his prescriptions. Recently I went to the pharmacy to...reactions2comments
Of Hello and Goodbye...It was a Spring day in 2018 when I met Katrina. Pollen covered the streets of Chattanooga like a thin blanket, and...reactions2comments
"Don't let cancer define you" - yeah, right!!...Two years with MBC and still here to talk about it. My first thought, after having my pity party, was to start...reactions3comments
Stephanie's story...At the young age of 32, my daughter, Stephanie, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She accidentally found a lump by...reactions2comments
How Do I Talk to Real People Living with Advanced Breast Cancer?...Many people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer told us they had never known anyone with late-stage breast cancer before they were...reactions7comments
Nutrition and Exercise...Do you have any tips for diet and exercise? This is a place to share about what has helped you, or any...reactions7repliesDiet & NutritionExercise
Taste and Smell Changes...People often experience taste and smell changes when they have advanced breast cancer or when they are getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The Test that Detected My Breast Cancer...Everyone who is dealing with advanced breast cancer has their own experience, from the moment of detection to choosing the right course...reactions3comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My Symptoms...Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
Danielle Thurston...We are heartbroken to share that on Friday, October 29, 2021, Danielle Thurston passed away. Danielle was a treasured member of the...
