Medical Mistakes...Doctors make mistakes. I realize this is not an astonishing or novel statement overall, but it can be extremely unsettling when one...reactionscomments
Discover Your Clinical Trial Options...The process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria...reactionscomments
What Are the Differences Between Early & Advanced Breast Cancer?...The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there...reactions3comments
Functional vs. Allopathic Medicine...First of all, let me disclose that I am not a medical professional nor am I a doctor. I have no formal...reactionscomments
Breast Cancer Anxieties: Financial Stress...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like breast cancer and its side effects. Phrases...reactionscomments
Just Another Day...I want to preface my story with a nickname my husband has for me. Polly Positive. I can tell you I’ve overcome...reactions4comments
Blessing Always...I was diagnosed in 2017 with rare cancer inflammatory stage 3. I still can't believe I went through so much. My faith...reactions2comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying Connected...When someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions27repliesCommunity
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4repliesExercise
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesTreatment
Abigail Johnston...Abigail is a daughter, mother, wife, and attorney who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in June of 2017, close on the...
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
