My Miracle in Progress Story...What I am sharing is a truthful account of my experience since discovering my recurrence in the summer of 2016. It was one small lump in my breast right where...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How do you feel about the term "survivor"?...Do you use it when describing your experiences or those of others? If not, what do you prefer? Today we are thinking of everyone whose life has been impacted in...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCommunity
Scars, Seen and Unseen...I see my physical scars before others do. The ones from my childhood, faded, but still present from when I played too hard or wasn’t looking. My C-section scars are hidden from...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Going Away Party...I really don't understand women who say that they are not themselves after breast surgery. First of all, you're still alive. Maybe somewhat altered but you are the same person...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does anyone have any tips for starting yoga and meditation on a budget?...I'd love to be more mindful and let go of some stress with yoga and meditation, but the classes are expensive. What kind of budget friendly tips do you have?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
Is There a Role for Primary Surgery in Stage IV Breast Cancer?...Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women after skin cancers. There is about a 1 in 8 chance that a woman will develop breast cancer during her...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Illness...Getting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or is terminal can be terrifying for a patient...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Premature Menopause In Younger Women...Oftentimes young women may have an increased risk for premature menopause following treatment for breast cancer. What are the risks of early menopause? How do you deal with the night...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Abigail Johnston...Abigail is a daughter, mother, wife, and attorney who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in June of 2017, close on the heels of a early stage diagnosis in March...
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 risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resources for Cancer Caregivers...When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra support...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I just had a lumpectomy...I woke up in the middle of the night with pain in my right breast. I sat up and started mashing around and found a lump. I went to my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Guided Meditation...Meditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Important?...We sat down with one of our advocates, Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, who is also the founder of a non-profit foundation “The Cancer Couch” to discuss the importance of research for metastatic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treat Your Brain Like a Muscle, Exercise It Often...I used to pride myself on having a memory like a steel trap. I didn’t need to make lists or create calendar notifications for birthdays. The chocolate chip banana bread...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Breast Cancer Bone Pain...Breast cancer can spread beyond the breast and lymph nodes to other areas in the body. This is called metastasis or secondary breast cancer. The breast cancer cells spread through...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let's Talk! Sex, Intimacy, and Advanced Breast Cancer...We know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and anonymous polls, and raise your voice about what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Cancer Side Effects as a Caregiver...Cancer itself and treatments for cancer can cause a number of symptoms and side effects that often deeply impact daily life. For caregivers, it is not uncommon to feel helpless...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have Cancer, Will Travel...Few people have the luxury, or unfortunate circumstance depending on how you look at things, to see what is really important in life with the clarity a terminal diagnosis affords...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
