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...This may sound like the most trivial, dumb thing I’ve ever said...but, my dogs are fighting and it just feels like the final straw. Our pets, fur-babies, animals, family members...

...My Aunt Olivia used to say, "Life is a funny Monkey." Growing up, I didn't really understand what that meant. But as the years passed, I came to understand that...

...When I learned that I would have to experience IV chemo, I confess that one of the first things I was concerned about was losing my hair. I've always had a...

...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net team member Linda Christopher passed away on November 5th, 2019. Linda had been living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer for a...

...The moment you first hear the words "breast cancer," all else might fall away. You might suddenly feel alone, or that feeling may creep in days later. The good news...

...The morning began like every other weekday - exercise, coffee, bagel with cream cheese, and a side of crispy bacon. Same routine every weekday, 52 weeks a year. I wrapped up...

...My medical oncologist and I have a running fake "conflict" about getting the flu shot. She nearly died from influenza when she was a young adult and now she's a huge...

...When an individual has a disease that is incurable and may cause a significant amount of pain and suffering, they may choose to seek assistance in dying. The language and...

...I'm 40 and I'm constantly reminded by the younger people in my life that Facebook is for old people. Am I old? Probably. I've had Facebook since 2008 and I admit that...

...Going through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have many questions surrounding your chemo, like: One question...

...Sometimes cancer treatment can result in poor appetite, difficulty eating or challenges with digesting food. Note, there are no “magic foods”. The strategy is to eat and determine how can...

...One of my favorite songwriters is Joni Mitchell. For the younger people who might not know who she is, here is her short bio: Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell CC is...

...A few months ago, I suffered a surreal experience when picking up my pain medication from my local pharmacy. Having been living with metastatic breast cancer for five years, I am...