Common Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer...Breast cancer develops when changes occur in the cells that make up the breast. Most breast cancers develop from the cells that...
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring Too...I like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at...reactionscomments
Living With MBC Without a Caregiver (Part 2)...This is part 2 of a 2-part series on living with MBC without a caregiver. The previous article addressed how this situation...reactionscomments
Fatigue from Cancer Treatment: What It Is and How To Deal With It...I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was sleep, but even that was difficult. Every day, I battled fatigue from my...reactions7comments
Community Views: What Metastatic Breast Cancer Feels Like...You feel many things – physically, mentally, and emotionally – with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). From the shock of diagnosis to the...reactionscomments
The Reality of Life as a Thriver...A thriver’s life begins in the most surreal way. It is changed by four small words: “you have metastatic cancer”. This means...reactions1comment
Getting a Second Opinion...A diagnosis that does not feel right – or a potential misdiagnosis – can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...
Managing Symptoms and Side Effects...Living with advanced breast cancer is challenging, both emotionally and physically. Along with symptoms from the disease, treatments used to slow or...
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
