Interview with Abigail Johnson; Stage IV Patient Advocate Extraordinaire...Abigail Johnston, Esquire, is a dynamic patient activist and writer on metastatic breast cancer. A lawyer since 2002 in Florida, diagnosed with...reactionscomments
A Sister's Journey with ATM Mutation, Part 2...As part of my ongoing series about how the ATM mutation has affected my family since we discovered how widespread it is...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Why Taking a Day Off Is Essential...I tend to burn the candle at both ends and often in the middle. My wife and I started seeing a marriage...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: Sick of Feeling Afraid (Part 2)...In my last article, I shared some of my deep, daily fears as a caregiver husband to a wife living with stage...reactionscomments
Navigating "The Next Line": Preparing for a New Cancer Treatment...Even the most seasoned cancer patient may feel anxious when it is time for "the next line" of their cancer treatment. When...reactions4comments
Dr. Deanna Attai: Ground-Breaking Breast Surgeon and Educator...Dr. Deanna Attai has had a distinguished career as a breast surgeon. Dr. Attai graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of...reactionscomments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer?...At AdvancedBreastCancer.net, we work with community members and our health leaders to empower them and their caregivers to take control of living...reactionscomments
I Want a Cure, But I'll Settle for Chronic...My first dose of reality came when I was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That was the day the...reactionscomments
Frustration & Loneliness of Advanced Breast Cancer...People with advanced breast cancer face many challenges and may, at times, be overwhelmed by the many frustrations of having and dealing...
Community Views: Meaningful Connections With Providers...Too often, having metastatic breast cancer also means having difficult relationships with your doctor and other healthcare providers. We hear a lot...reactionscomments
Returning to Chemo...After nearly five years since my de novo MBC diagnosis, I find myself facing progression to my liver and returning to IV chemotherapy...reactionscomments
Coping with Late-Stage Cancer...After all appropriate and necessary treatments have been tried, breast cancer may continue to progress or worsen, and doctors may determine it’s...
A Nurse’s Perspective on Ringing the Chemo Bell...I remember when the "chemo bell” was donated to the treatment room where I am an infusion nurse. The local news came...reactions51comments
My Pain Isn't a Number: How I Troubleshoot My Symptoms...Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor or medical professional. All comments and suggestions in this post are based on my personal experiences. Please...reactions1comment
Portrayals of Cancer in Movies and Shows...It happens pretty often. You'll be watching a television show or movie, and then suddenly, BAM, the main character or someone they...reactions4comments
Community Member Spotlight: Celeste B....We sat down with one of our community members, Celeste Baldwin, and she shared how she is moving forward after an metastatic...reactions7comments
Cancer Ghosting: Navigating the Loss of Relationships...It's a topic that isn't often talked about, but it's something that many cancer patients experience: cancer ghosting. This is when friends...reactions4comments
The Cancer Bubble...How do you cope when it feels like your life is all about your cancer diagnosis? It's hard to believe that life...reactions3comments
Empathy, Cancer, and Caregiving: What Do They Have In Common?...Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I find myself relating to many of the complex feelings...reactions1comment
More Than Just Exercise: The Vital Role of Daily Movement in Managing Chronic Pain...I get it; trust me, I do. Most days, the last thing I want to do is get out of bed and...reactions1comment
