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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
ATM Mutation, Part 4 - My Dad...Cancer affects the entire family in a variety of ways. Cancer isn't a new subject in my family, but discovering that many of us carry the ATM germline mutation in the...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 I would have done differently, I would say...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help You Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...reactionscomments
Beauty and advanced breast cancer...The side effects of treatment for advanced breast cancer can leave many patients with a negative body image and low self-esteem. From losing a breast to hair loss, many women...reactions1replyTips & Advice
I Want a Cure, But I'll Settle for Chronic...My first dose of reality came when I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That was the day the pink-colored glasses came off, and I learned that...reactionscomments
Sarah Kelly...Sarah was previously a health leader on AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Sarah Kelly is a stage 3, Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Sarah was 36 years old had recently gotten married, had a 14-month-old...
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous treatment didn’t work, and allow patients to be...reactionscomments
Five Helpful Tips for Caregivers...Receiving a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the...reactionscomments
Does faith or spirituality help you cope with your diagnosis?...Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a major role in coping with their diagnosis. Has faith or spirituality played a role in your coping?...reactions23repliesCoping
Where I Find Myself...This is not what I wanted, but this is what I got. I am new to the metastatic breast cancer world (diagnosed on April 24, 2018). Since my diagnosis, there...reactionscomments
Have you tried cold cap therapy during chemotherapy?...We recently asked our Facebook community about their experience with cold capping. Here is what they had to say. Have you considered this particular type of therapy? "My oncologist recommended...reactionsreplies
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Susan Rahn...I recently had the opportunity to interview AdvancedBreastCancer.net advocate Susan Rahn for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Since her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2013, Susan has...reactions2comments
Emily Garnett...We are heartbroken to share that on Sunday, March 29, 2020, Emily Garnett passed away. Emily was a valued member of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community and an incredible advocate for metastatic...
Do you get "scanxiety?"...Ever heard of scanxiety? It describes the fear and anxiety that can set in leading up to an imaging scan, during the scan, and while waiting for results. Diagnostic and...reactions14repliesTreatmentAnxiety
The Importance of Knowing Your Sub-Type...There is important information about every individual person’s cancer that doctors need to know to recommend the most effective treatment. The type refers to the specific kind of breast tissue...reactionscomments
