The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for treatment, including both potential...reactionscomments
Biopsy...A biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the breast to examine it for cancerous (malignant)...
Breast Cancer Risk in Transgender People...Transgender people, those who assume a gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their sex assigned at birth, typically, but not always...reactionscomments
Failed Attempt...Content warning: The following article mentions details surrounding the author’s experiences with self-harm, which may be upsetting for some readers. Please know...reactionscomments
Keto for Cancer: The Positive Effects of Removing Sugar From Your Life...Editor’s note: Talk to your healthcare provider about your particular situation as it is best to check with your healthcare team before...reactions2comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Part 3: A spot found on my brain...I got a call about 3 pm several days after my MRI. I had just finished working and got to my hotel...reactionscomments
The American Cancer Society Issues 2020 Report on Cancer...The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released its report, Cancer Statistics, 2020. The report found that the death rate from cancer in...reactionscomments
Bob Holden...We are extremely saddened to say that on Friday, February 28, 2020, Robert Holden passed away. He was a valued member of...
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
