Letting Go of Toxic Relationships...Deciding when it’s time to end a toxic relationship is a lot harder than it looks. I’ve had more than my fair share of toxic relationships. And while in my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Consult With a Naturopathic Oncologist...Consulting with a naturopathic oncologist has been a life-changing experience and a relationship I hope to maintain. Self-healing is something you don’t hear often but it is within each one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life with MBC...We all know the stories of the hospitals. We know the clinics and the hormone receptor status. We've heard of the medications and the schedules, but few know or care...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Melissa Berry...Melissa was previously a health leader on AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Melissa Berry is a 6 year Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivor and Founder of CancerFashionista.com. She is a breast cancer thriver, recipient...
Clinical Trial Basics...Clinical trials make up a large proportion of advanced breast cancer research that is currently ongoing. Clinical trials also provide support for the development and mass production of new and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiving...As a daughter (I'm the eldest of 6), wife and mother, I've done quite a bit of caregiving in my life. I was raised in a pretty traditional family, where...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breast Cancer & Bone Health...Bone loss can be a consequence of breast cancer and its treatment. Many of the healthy lifestyle recommendations for women with breast cancer are also good for the bones. Medications...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Metastatic Motherhood...When I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my son had just turned two. We lived in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Will Never Have Another Baby...I was two years and three days postpartum when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Just over a month after that, I was put into chemical menopause as a way...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Single Gal’s Guide to MBC...I’ll admit it. I have no interest in dating right now. Dating is hard in the best of circumstances. Dating with metastatic breast cancer adds a whole other level of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN...Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, is the Wellness Director for Cancer Services, a non-profit in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist and board certified specialist in...
My Recurrence: Please Don't Judge...Yes, it is true for me ~ I believe that God has a plan for my life. My story of recurrence might appear to be “causal” or “careless”. Every story...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My MBC...I was recently diagnosed with MBC in the bones. I also have shortness of breath because of low hemoglobin. I will see the doctor again at the end of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Piqray® (alpelisib)?...Piqray (alpelisib) is used to treat women after menopause and men with certain types of advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It is used in combination with fulvestrant, a specific hormonal...
What Is Kanjinti™ (trastuzumab-anns)?...Kanjinti™ (trastuzumab-anns) is used to treat certain people with metastatic breast cancer that is positive for the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2+). It is used for HER2+ metastatic...
What Are Biosimilars?...Biosimilars are drugs that are very similar to an already-approved biologic drug. Biologics are drugs typically made from living cells. These cells can come from parts of animal blood or...
