Sleepless Nights: What Keeps You Up?...It's 4 am. The house is quiet; my children are snuggled in bed, soundly asleep. My husband sleeps peacefully next to me. The house is cool and comfortable, so why...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Advocacy: Reflecting on an MBC Research Conference...It was Labor Day weekend, and I was sitting in the Salt Lake City airport after 3 nights in a beautiful hotel in Deer Valley. The green mountains and fresh...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Optimistic About Life!...Hello everyone, I went to the doctor with a tender breast. I always self examine but couldn't feel anything abnormal. The doctor wasn't sure if there was anything amiss so...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Getting Ready for Radiation...As a caregiver, it's my job to support my partner through their metastatic breast cancer journey. Support has looked different over the years that we have walked this road. From...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting a Second Opinion...A diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your breast cancer diagnosis. You may also be curious about treatment...
You Are Heard Here...Have you ever experienced not being taken seriously, misunderstood, or even gaslit about your advanced breast cancer? What was your experience like? How did you react to the situation? **This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
Are There Varying Stages of Caregiving?...All over the internet, you'll find pages and pages delineating the stages of cancer, caregiving, and grief. I'm not here to improve or take away from them. I know those...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Component Is Missing From My Marriage...Something is missing from my marriage. I (we) lost it some years back. I admit, it's primarily my fault. But losing this one aspect of our relationship is causing damage...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Exasperating Toll of Clinical Trial Recruitment...Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it. It's like just when you think you've come to terms with the concept of having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MBC Advocacy: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About...Have you ever seen the movie Back to the Future? It is about a scientist who builds a time machine inside a car and sends his young friend back in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Remembering Vicki Thompson...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Vicki Thompson passed away on September 6, 2023. We are thinking of Vicki's loved ones, especially her parents, partner, friends...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Caregiver's Color Wheel...As our life moves through the days and the different ways cancer lives with us. The cancer intertwines almost like a loving cat; it is always there. I've learned that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Metastatic Breast Cancer in Transgender and Nonbinary People...Most people think of women when thinking about breast cancer. But anyone – of all gender identities – can develop breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer. The transgender and non-binary...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Holidays are HERE! ...Hi everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying themselves this holiday season. I’m starting this thread in the hopes that we can spread some holiday cheer, and share some wins and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Rising Healthcare Costs: Houston, We Have a Problem...The problem has been around for a while and seems to worsen yearly. It is the rising cost of health insurance. We are officially in the open enrollment period for many healthcare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Love in the First Degree...Caring for a partner with metastatic breast cancer affects everyone differently. You will change if you're called upon to be a caregiver, whether that call is silent or not. You...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling lonely and seeking more support...I felt support from a private MBC Facebook group, but l decided to disconnect from Facebook after many breaches on my personal information; the last straw was when somebody posted...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How to Make Important Decisions...I will be the first to admit that I have difficulty making decisions and would rather someone else make them for me. That may sound unusual for some people, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain, Anxiety, and the Fear of Recurrence...I have advanced breast cancer, and my cancer presents in my bones. Having cancer inside my bones is tricky. On the one hand, it feels like arthritis in my body...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
