My Experiences Searching for a New Clinic...When I needed to call a new cancer clinic to set up an appointment, I found that my state-funded health insurance coverage...reactionscomments
Trying to maintain hope......I'm struggling mightily right now. I have IBC which has metastasized to my liver. Just started treatments. My first diagnosis was in...reactions9repliesDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Treading Water...I was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...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...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...reactions7repliesHealthcare Team
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...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...reactions4replies
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...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...reactions7repliesTreatmentAdvocacy
Asking for Financial Assistance ...Who do I ask for Financial Assistance from when family and friends do not want to help me?...reactions4repliesCommunity
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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesCost
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10repliesAdvocacyInsurance & 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...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
