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...
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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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...
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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!...reactions8repliesCommunity
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...
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...
Physical Exam...During a clinical breast exam, a healthcare professional inspects the breasts by looking and feeling for any changes or abnormalities. Clinical breast...
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
Surgery - Oophorectomy...Oophorectomy is a surgical procedure where the ovaries are removed. It is also called ovarian ablation. The ovaries are 2 small glands...
Susan Rahn...Susan was diagnosed with MBC de Novo in August 2013. Mets were found in her spine and ribs. In addition to her...
Positive Attitude - How Important Is It Really?...After receiving a cancer diagnosis, many people find themselves bombarded with well-intentioned family and friends offering advice. This advice takes many forms-books...reactions4comments
Surgery - Lymph Node Dissection...Lymph node dissection is a surgical procedure in which several lymph nodes are removed from the underarm. This is also called an...
Surgery - Local Therapy...Local therapy refers to treatments that focus on breast cancer in a specific area without impacting the entire body. In contrast, systemic...
Who is Most Affected by Breast Cancer?...Breast cancer is a serious disease, particularly when it is diagnosed in advanced stages. While there are many similarities among different populations...
How Are Black Women Affected by Breast Cancer?...Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Black women. In 2016, the American Cancer Society estimated there would be 30,700 new...
