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
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...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...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...reactionscomments
Getting a Second Opinion...A diagnosis that does not feel right – or a potential misdiagnosis – can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about...
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?...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...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...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...reactionscomments
MBC Advocacy: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About...Have you ever seen the movie Back to the Future? It is about a scientist who builds a time machine inside a...reactions2comments
Remembering Vicki Thompson...We are incredibly saddened to share that AdvancedBreastCancer.net Health Leader Vicki Thompson passed away on September 6, 2023. We are thinking of...reactionscomments
