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, right? It certainly should when you are going...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 a half years. Rebekah has been fighting stage...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 years old. She maintained a positive attitude throughout...
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 life and all its experiences so greedily for...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 in a waiting room. We've said no to...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, we are fielding our annual In America survey...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 emergency room for what we believe was a...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 important to learn how to deal with practical...
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 a long time, I had pockets sewn into...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 words. I don't feel the kind of lonely...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. The house is cool and comfortable, so why...reactionscomments
The Impact of Advocacy: Reflecting on an MBC Research Conference...It was Labor Day weekend, and I was sitting in the Salt Lake City airport after 3 nights in a beautiful hotel in Deer Valley. The green mountains and fresh...reactionscomments
Feeling Optimistic About Life!...Hello everyone, I went to the doctor with a tender breast. I always self examine but couldn't feel anything abnormal. The doctor wasn't sure if there was anything amiss so...reactions6comments
Caregiver Perspective: Getting Ready for Radiation...As a caregiver, it's my job to support my partner through their metastatic breast cancer journey. Support has looked different over the years that we have walked this road. From...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion...A diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your breast cancer diagnosis. You may also be curious about treatment...
You Are Heard Here...Have you ever experienced not being taken seriously, misunderstood, or even gaslit about your advanced breast cancer? What was your experience like? How did you react to the situation? **This...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Are There Varying Stages of Caregiving?...All over the internet, you'll find pages and pages delineating the stages of cancer, caregiving, and grief. I'm not here to improve or take away from them. I know those...reactionscomments
This Component Is Missing From My Marriage...Something is missing from my marriage. I (we) lost it some years back. I admit, it's primarily my fault. But losing this one aspect of our relationship is causing damage...reactions1comment
The Exasperating Toll of Clinical Trial Recruitment...Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect it. It's like just when you think you've come to terms with the concept of having...reactionscomments
