Committing to My Wellbeing as a Full-time Caregiver...I said, "I look alright," as I glanced at myself shirtless in the mirror. "Even though I'm a bit chubby, this baggy...reactionscomments
Caregiving and Trauma...As many of you know, I've been a caregiver for my friends and family since I was 18 years old, which is...reactionscomments
How Can You Boost Your Immune System?...Our immune system is an important part of our bodies. It protects us from getting sick and helps us heal. Having advanced...reactionscomments
The Patient-Doctor Connection...A common experience among folks living with metastatic breast cancer is we spend a ton of time inside doctors' offices. I travel...reactions3comments
Speaking Up: The Importance of Self-Advocacy With Your Oncologists...Recently, my hip was bothering me. I was experiencing pain to the point of using a wheelchair to get around. My breast...reactionscomments
A Love Letter to the Thrivers...I am a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer. I will celebrate 11 years post-diagnosis this coming June. I remember waking up from...reactions6comments
Featured What were your initial symptoms of breast cancer that led you to see a doctor?...Whether it was a noticeable change in appearance, sensation, or any other symptom, what clued you in that something wasn't quite right?...reactions50repliesSymptoms
Considering treatment for pleural effusion...I have bilateral pleural effusions. I have had one thoracentesis. I have decided to stop systemic treatment of cancer, my focus is...reactions6repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries: Prioritizing Well-Being at Home...Love is in the air, and you know what else is? Germs. That probably wasn't the first thing to come to mind...reactions3comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Finding Strength and Connecting to Empathy...I consider my wife and I a relatively young couple. Rebekah is 35, and I'm 45. We've been married for 8 and...reactionscomments
Marlena Murphy...Marlena Murphy, a mother of one daughter, was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer in 2018 when her daughter was 11...
Why Does Self-Care Really Matter?...At my age (I'll turn 73 in September), epiphanies are few and far between. That could be the price of grasping at...reactionscomments
Playing “Twister” With Cancer...Cancer doesn't consider the calendar. It doesn't avoid birthdays or important dates. We've spent holidays, anniversaries, and even some dates holding hands...reactionscomments
In America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with stage IV breast cancer...The In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient experience and realities of living with stage IV breast cancer...reactionsrepliesCommunity
Don't Forget About My Family...This is for those who know a family dealing with terminal cancer. Back in the spring, I had to go to the...reactionscomments
Facing a Terminal Illness...Being diagnosed with an incurable illness can be an incredibly difficult experience. It may affect you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is...
My Pursuit of a Full-Flat Life...Almost 8 years ago, I had a modified radical left-side mastectomy. For nearly a decade, I have been a real-life unicorn. For...reactions4comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: How to Connect When You Feel Alone...My biggest, number one struggle as a caregiver and spouse is feeling alone. This feeling is hard for me to articulate in...reactionscomments
Sleepless Nights: What Keeps You Up?...It's 4 am. The house is quiet; my children are snuggled in bed, soundly asleep. My husband sleeps peacefully next to me...reactionscomments
