What frustrating side effect you are currently experiencing as a result of your treatment?...Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer is challenging, both emotionally and physically. Treatments used to slow or stop cancer’s growth can cause unwanted side effects and create additional strain on a...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Take the 2019 Media Habits Survey...Netflix? Cable? YouTube? Streaming? Catching a show on your tablet or smartphone? Tell us about your watch style!...
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your Appointments...Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is your experience with clinical trials?...Clinical trials can offer a potential additional treatment option and hope to certain patients, especially those for whom standard therapies have not worked. We’d love to hear about your experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Do you have any advice for how to talk to children about cancer?...Do you consider your child’s age and developmental stage? Some children may be too young to verbalize their thoughts and others might be too afraid to ask. What are your...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & FamilyParenting
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rebecca Timlin-Scalera...We are extremely saddened to say that on Saturday, December 14, 2019, Rebecca Timlin-Scalera passed away. She was a valued member of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community and an incredible advocate for...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep...When I was first diagnosed in April 2018, metastatic breast cancer kept me up at night. I micromanaged my blood work results, tumor markers and researched results for my scans...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Herzuma® (trastuzumab-pkrb)?...Herzuma (trastuzumab-pkrb) is used to treat certain people with metastatic breast cancer that is positive for the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2+). It is used for HER2+ metastatic...
Living Like an Outlier...Chances are, I probably won’t see my 40th birthday. In fact, a recent study published by the National Institute of Health estimates only about 15 percent of metastatic breast cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Road Less Traveled...It was a cold November day, I remember the date clearly. It was November 9, 2000. I was 47 years old and had two daughters in high school. The diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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Tori Geib...We are incredibly heartbroken to share that Tori Geib passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Tori was a tireless advocate for the metastatic breast cancer community and a treasured...
Making Medical Decisions That Work for You...Shared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare team to make health-related decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Do I Prevent and Manage Lymphedema?...Lymphedema is swelling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet. People with breast cancer often see it right after surgery to remove lymph nodes. The condition tends to gradually recede...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Welcome!...Welcome to the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community! If it's your first time here, feel free to introduce yourself, say hello, and welcome new members!...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCommunity
Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW...Lora was previously an advocate for AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Lora received her BS in psychology from Penn State University and MSW from Rutgers University. A social worker for over 25 years, she...
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison was previously a health leader on AdvancedBreastCancer.net. Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University...
Physical Exam...During a clinical breast exam, a healthcare professional inspects the breasts by looking and feeling for any changes or abnormalities. Clinical breast exams are usually done during an annual physical...
