What Is Cancer Ghosting?...You always remember your first ghost. The act of "ghosting" someone typically means someone is completely cutting off a personal relationship without notice. To the person who was ghosted, the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Therapist in San Clemente, California who deal with breast cancer...Hello everyone my name is Tracy and I am an older woman. I’ve been through breast cancer and now my daughter has it. She called me today and said that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What Does Empowerment Mean to You?...At various points since my diagnosis with stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), I've been asked what word conveys this concept of empowerment as various healthcare workers or journalists worked...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What does empowerment mean to you?...Empowerment can take on different meanings for people. For this discussion, we want to focus on the "power" aspect of the word. We want to know: What power (if any)...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatmentAdvocacy
Asking for Financial Assistance ...Who do I ask for Financial Assistance from when family and friends do not want to help me?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCommunity
Pulmonary Embolism, Cancer and Me...Last month, I had my first hospitalization since my stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I had been dealing with an explosive stomach for 36 hours, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life. One Year Later...One Year ago, 365 days, 8750 hours, 525,600 minutes. My life, the lives of my close family and friends...changed forever. I miss who I was before that day. Before everything...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lessons of the Caregiver...Through the many years I served as a cancer caregiver for my parents and, finally, my wife, I've learned a great deal about life, death, and the aftermath of cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medicare and Ibrance in 2024...Hi — I’ve looked at this a few times and I sure pray I’m right! Looks like, if you are not getting any other subsidies, in 2024, Medicare is capping...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCost
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Advocating Within the Medical Establishment...My wife has cried more tears over something even more than stage 4 cancer or the cancer treatments: dealing with the frustrations and incompetence of the medical establishment. Sounds crazy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What have your experiences been like dealing with the medical community? ...From doctors and nurses to hospital administrators, insurance companies, and even pharmacies... many of our community members have shared stories of frustration and the need to advocate for themselves with...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesInsurance & DisabilityAdvocacyTreatment
The Cancer Card...So, a couple of my friends have recently been diagnosed with cancer, and who do they call? Not Ghostbusters, but me. While I understand the importance of having a friend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is your experience with Verzenio?...Any community members currently/previously on Verzenio? Please share your experiences and any other information below!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
Why It’s Important to Move Your Body Everyday...I get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and start moving my body. I am usually sore...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caregiver’s Perspective: Parenting and Cancer...We've never hidden cancer or the changes it's brought to our lives. My partner and I have spoken openly and often about the changes that advanced breast cancer wrought on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping the Legacy of Others Alive...If you still need to listen to the amazing panel, How to Advocate for a Terminal Condition, hosted by the Social Health Network, you should watch/listen to that now. Yes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Quick Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat...Summer has been in full swing, and if you're anything like me, you are searching for ways to cool down and stay comfortable. Being on cancer treatments can cause overheating...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Joint pain and moving your body. ...Stiff joints can really put a damper in your daily life. Moving your body is necessary, but can be difficult with cancer. What are some ways you get your body...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Chemo Side Effects: Nails, Hair, and Chemo Brain...My husband describes cancer as "cells gone wild." Normal, healthy cells take one for the team and terminate themselves when they've reached their end. But cancerous cells are not team...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Changing My Exercise Habits With Metastatic Breast Cancer...I was a long-distance runner before my stage 4 cancer diagnosis in October 2020. I completed 4 marathons, 19 half marathons, among different race types and mileage. Following my diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments