Preparing for My Doctor Appointments: It’s All About Advocacy...Here’s is my list of the seven things that make my doctor visits efficient, educational and time well-spent: A: I am aware...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
Language Matters...I’ve worn a lot of labels in my life. I was a “PK” in my younger years (a pastors kid) and I...reactions4comments
Finding a Light...Recently, we found that my breast cancer had significantly progressed. Previously located only in my bones, the cancer had spread, quickly and...reactionscomments
Estate Planning with a Terminal Diagnosis...Disclaimer--this article is about my estate planning, no one else's. I'm a lawyer, yes, but only in Florida. This article does not constitute legal...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank!...Many people who are diagnosed with advanced breast cancer have made dietary changes to help manage their symptoms. Some have found great...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Support Circadian Rhythms When You Have Advanced Breast Cancer...Recently, a research team at Penn Medicine published a report identifying the underlying reasons why chronic disruptions of circadian rhythms can lead...reactionscomments
What's been the most frustrating side effect since your diagnosis?...People living with metastatic breast cancer face many challenges. One being frustrating or annoying side effects that family and friends don't really...reactions2repliesFriends & FamilySide Effects
Groundhog Day Comes Twice a Year...Every time August rolls, around, I see myself recoil; from everyone and everything. It's a slow process. As the days’ tick by;...reactions1comment
Rebecca Palpant-Shimkets...Rebecca Palpant-Shimkets is a two-time thyroid cancer survivor and the daughter of two cancer survivors. Fourteen of her immediate family members have...
Tumor Markers and Advanced Breast Cancer...Tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer cells or by other cells in the body when they are in the...reactionscomments
Talking About Death...I think and talk about death a lot these days. That freaks a lot of people out. Especially those people who are...reactionscomments
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...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
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...reactions5comments
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...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
