Processing Jealousy When You Have Metastatic Breast Cancer...This article is raw and honest. If you have advanced breast cancer and say you have never felt jealous of those without...reactions5comments
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
Reclaiming My Body: Non-Emergent Surgery with Metastatic Breast Cancer...The day has finally come. My date for surgery has arrived. Having a non-emergent surgery has been a surreal experience, and I’ll...reactionscomments
The Funniest Things?...An account I follow on Instagram (@humanbeatscancer) recently asked: "What is the funniest misconception you had about cancer?" Many of the responses...reactions2comments
Diet and Nutrition Tips to Help Survive Chemotherapy...Following is part 3 of our diet and nutrition tips series. This article talks about ways to help survive chemotherapy. Chemotherapy side...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Chemo and Side Effects...After 12 years of fighting cancer and doing countless treatments, I think I've earned my blackbelt. My husband (A.K.A., “The Fallible Caregiver”...reactions4comments
Eating “Right” During Chemotherapy: Tolerating Hard-to-Digest Foods...Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lean protein, etc. That’s what the experts told me to eat during chemo. What did I want...reactionscomments
Chemo Side Effects: Weight Changes, Fatigue, and Skin Issues...I want to emphasize two things. First, these strategies work for me. You likely have or will have your own. I hope...reactionscomments
Chemo Side Effects: Upset Stomach and Muscle Pain...Since I last wrote on the side effects of chemotherapy, I’ve had chemo twice. For almost the last three years I've been...reactions8comments
Living With Breast Cancer...Receiving a diagnosis of advanced or metastatic breast cancer dramatically changes someone’s life, and at times, the disease and its treatment may...
Travel Tips For Those with MBC...Few people have the luxury, or unfortunate circumstance depending on how you look at things, to see what is really important in...reactionscomments
Don't Stop Exploring: Travel Tips When Living with Advanced Breast Cancer...I used to love to travel pre-cancer, but I couldn't help but feel anxious about being away from my safe space, my...reactions12comments
The Molecular Map: A Guide to Biomarker-Driven Therapy...In the past, a one-size-fits-all approach was often used for breast cancer treatment. Now, precision medicine is a revolutionary approach that tailors...reactionscomments
HCPs: Test What You Know About Symptom Management...Ready to test your knowledge on a critical aspect of patient care? This quiz will challenge your expertise in managing the diverse...reactionscomments
HCPs: Test Your Treatment Knowledge...Navigating the complexities of breast cancer requires a deep understanding of evolving research and targeted therapies. Take our quiz to test your...reactionscomments
Addressing Breast Cancer Patients' Misconceptions on Palliative Care...Navigating a cancer diagnosis is difficult for patients and their loved ones. Patients have to learn complex information to understand their condition...reactionscomments
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How We Can Improve It...Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) was initiated by the American Cancer Society and a pharmaceutical company to ensure every woman was aware...reactionscomments
NOW CLOSED: Comfort & Calm Awareness Month Giveaway...The Comfort & Calm Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries: Prioritizing Well-Being at Home...Love is in the air, and you know what else is? Germs. That probably wasn't the first thing to come to mind...reactions3comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Asking Her Meaningful Questions...My wife, Rebekah (35), lives with stage 4 breast cancer. My duties as her caregiver have increased over the last 8 years...reactions1comment