A Life Raft Amongst the Sharks...During this October I am not just awash in pink. I also am pressured by fellow MBC members, during support groups designed for healing, to feel a certain way and...reactions4comments
The Stress of Finding a New Doctor...As I sit here, pen in hand, tasked with finding a new doctor, my mind swirls with a mix of anxiety and trepidation. For the past 7 years, I've entrusted...reactionscomments
Husband and Wife Diagnosed with Cancer in the Same Week...July 13 and July 21 2023. Husband found out he had Large B cell Lymphoma. I found out I have Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage 4. Right now I am taking...reactions1comment
What is top of mind for you when choosing your healthcare team? ...Whether by necessity or by choice, sometimes there is a need to find a new doctor. What factors do you consider? How does this impact you emotionally?...reactions4repliesHealthcare Team
Enter to Win: AdvancedBreastCancer.net Awareness Month 2023...The Knack Gift Card Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Hope means having the courage to face and overcome obstacles in life. However, living with metastatic breast...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3replies
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...reactionscomments
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)...reactions7repliesTreatmentAdvocacy
Asking for Financial Assistance ...Who do I ask for Financial Assistance from when family and friends do not want to help me?...reactions3repliesCommunity
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5repliesCost
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8repliesAdvocacyInsurance & DisabilityTreatment
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...reactionscomments
What is your experience with Verzenio?...Any community members currently/previously on Verzenio? Please share your experiences and any other information below!...reactionsrepliesSide 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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
