ATM Mutation, Part 1...I've never met anyone diagnosed with breast cancer who didn't, at some point, wonder about the cause or origin of their cancer...reactionscomments
Advanced Breast Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent Diagnosed With Breast Cancer...Having small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed...reactionscomments
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
I Am More Than a Set of Protocols...Recently, I underwent a breast mammogram and ultrasound on my right breast, due to some skin changes occurring in the last few...reactionscomments
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...reactions29repliesCommunity
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
