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...In May of 2019, Piqray (aka Alpelisib) was fast-tracked by the FDA and in August of 2019, I was prescribed it, after experiencing a mild progression after two (2) years...

...There is a lot of focus these days on surviving breast cancer. And many people do get cured. If your cancer is found early and hasn’t spread, you have a...

...In our Impact of Cancer Survey, we asked what terms people diagnosed with cancer preferred and disliked. The answers were all across the board, from survivor to metavivor to “just...

...Some people may choose to have genetic testing to understand their risk of developing breast cancer especially when there is a history of breast cancer in the family. Two of...

...The morning I realized that my showers would no longer be the same, I held my left breast in the palm of my hand as if it were a newborn...

...Secretory breast carcinoma (SBC) is a very rare form of breast cancer that tends to happen in younger people. It mainly affects girls and women. But as with other types...

...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Rebecca Timlin-Scalera passed away on December 14th, 2019. Rebecca was a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt...

...I’ve been thinking about community a lot lately. I have looked at community differently at different times in my life and, being an introvert, always with a bit of trepidation. Being...

...Getting an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing; the medical terms may not be familiar to you. To...

...When I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I knew that I was going to be fine - sterile but fine. When I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I knew that...

...I went to Washington DC for the 2019 Metavivor Stampede, the METup Die in, and for two readings of the play, IV: A Documentary Intervention. My husband and I flew to...

...We wanted to share with you a personal and in-depth interview with two of our Patient Leaders, Sarah Kelly and Melissa Berry. By sharing their stories, we hope to continue...

...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 Florida. Much of the post below is my interpretation...

...Following is part 3 of our diet and nutrition tips series. This article talks about ways to help survive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy side effects are different for everyone, so be sure...

...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However...

...As part of my ongoing series about how the ATM mutation has affected my family since we discovered how widespread it is, this installment is based on interviewing one of...

...There’s no competition in breast cancer. How I wish that those words were true. One would think that after hearing those four earth-shattering words, "You have breast cancer," everyone would...

...Disclaimer: I’m a lawyer licensed in Florida. However, unless an adviser is licensed as an attorney in the particular state where the legal advice is rendered or has expertise in Federal...