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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Dating and Finding Love: 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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactionscomments
My MBC...I was recently diagnosed with MBC in the bones. I also have shortness of breath because of low hemoglobin. I will see...reactionscomments
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...
Understanding BRCA1/2 Gene Mutations...Everyone — male and female — has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (often written as BRCA1/2). BRCA1/2 are a type of gene called...reactionscomments
A Bucket List for Living Intentionally After Diagnosis...In mid-2017, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in...reactions1comment
Breast Cancer and Mental Health - My Story...In the last few years, I have seen conversations about mental health come out of the shadows, the whispers, and into the...reactionscomments
Wishing I Knew Then What I Know Now...My story started 5 years ago. A week after my husband left me I found out I had stage one breast cancer...reactions3comments
