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
Aid In Dying...When an individual has a disease that is incurable and may cause a significant amount of pain and suffering, they may choose...reactionscomments
Chemotherapy and Sex...Going through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have...reactionscomments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social Work...Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up...reactionscomments
Community Resources...Several organizations offer events specifically geared towards and about metastatic breast cancer. This is not a comprehensive listing, and you may find...
Three Legal Documents Caregivers Need...As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with advanced breast cancer. Although every...reactionscomments
Medicaid and Medicare...Author disclaimer: I'm a lawyer licensed in the State of Florida only. Nothing in this post (or any other post) constitutes legal advice. If you...reactionscomments
What is Tissue-Agnostic Therapy?...Cancer therapies have often been targeted to the type of cancer being treated, like breast cancer or lung cancer. As new breakthroughs...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
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
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