Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Part 2: The realities of stage 4 breast cancer...I have a lot of support. I have a friend who was just finished with reconstructive when I found out, who has...reactionscomments
Thinking About the Holidays... an Introspective Retrospective...I read a post on Facebook recently that said: "For many, the holidays are a time of joy. For some, it is...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive Care...Editor's Note: This article was originally created by the Editorial Team for our sister site, ProstateCancer.net. Rev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain...reactionscomments
A Patient Voice in Clinical Trial Development?...As many of you may already know, a clinical trial is a research study that tests how safe and effective a new...reactionscomments
Advocacy on Different Social Media Platforms...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...reactionscomments
What is Hospice?...Hospice care is a model of compassionate care given at the end of someone’s life. Also called end-of-life care, hospice care often...
5 Things I Want My Family and Friends to Know About Life with MBC...Lose the long Face! I am a very strong and confident wife, mother and grandmother. I want to tell everyone to stop...reactionscomments
Faith, Spirituality, and Advanced Breast Cancer...When it comes to living with advanced breast cancer, people rely on different things to help guide them through their daily struggles...reactionscomments
Breast Cancer Screenings and Mental Health...People with serious mental illness often die 15-20 years before people without serious mental illness. Some types of serious mental illness include...reactionscomments
Piqray - My New Treatment Option...In May of 2019, Piqray (aka Alpelisib) was fast-tracked by the FDA and in August of 2019, I was prescribed it, after...reactionscomments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Pathology Report...Getting an advanced breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing; the medical...reactionscomments
3 year anniversary...October 20 will be my 3 year anniversary of finding out I have metastatic breast cancer. In the beginning, I was so...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
How to Find an Attorney...Disclaimer: I’m a lawyer licensed in Florida. However, unless an adviser is licensed as an attorney in the particular state where the legal...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Care Team for Me...So hard to believe that it will be one year since my diagnosis on April 24, 2018. If you asked me what...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Thoughts On Leaving A Legacy...One of my favorite songwriters is Joni Mitchell. For the younger people who might not know who she is, here is her...reactionscomments
