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...reactions10repliesInsurance & 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...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
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 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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions1comment
From Marathons to Muscle: Redefining Exercise With Stage 4 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...reactions1comment
Reviewing the Common Side Effects of Letrozole...If you have advanced breast cancer, you may wonder, "What is letrozole?" Letrozole, brand name Femara, is a hormone therapy drug that belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase...reactions4comments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: How to Start a Cancer Support Group...When my wife, Rebekah, was re-diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 8 years ago, we were shattered and lost. She was only 26 years old. Few people understand a cancer...reactionscomments
Active 4 days agoWhat has been your experience with taking Letrozole (Femara®)?...What has your experience with the hormone therapy, letrozole, been? Did you experience any unusual side effects? If so, do you have any tips for managing them?...reactions26repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Advocating for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Patient's Journey...Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of lives worldwide. While overcoming breast cancer is undoubtedly the goal, the journey doesn't end there for many. The struggle continues for...reactionscomments
How Does One Hang On to Optimism and Joy?...Advanced breast cancer brings minimal blessings, but I found them when I searched for them. I'm speaking for myself here; your experience will differ because cancer and its care have...reactionscomments
Have you experienced bad gas as a result of chemotherapy?...Smelly farts, flatulence, bad gas... whatever you call it, have you experienced this unexpected side effect from chemo? How have you managed this - in the house? in public? Have...reactionsrepliesTreatmentSide EffectsChemotherapy
Have you used Kanjinti as a part of your HER2- treatment plan? ...Are you currently, or have you previously, taken Kanjinti has been a part of your treatment plan? Help others in the community by sharing your experience. Kanjinti is used to...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Did a warm breast prompt you to get screened for breast cancer?...In certain cases of breast cancer, the breast may become warm to the touch. While warmth may be due to other non-cancerous causes, any change in the breast tissue from...reactionsrepliesSymptoms
Long Term Survivors?...Hola —- I just rounded 3 years of stability, NED, with 3week Ibrance and monthly Faslodex. Please, please tell me there are folks out there who’ve been on these meds...reactions19repliesTreatment
Chemo Brain Solutions...I've written previously about my diagnosis with chemo brain (cancer-related cognitive impairment or cognitive dysfunction), and suffice it to say, learning that I had a 20-point IQ (intelligence quotient) deficit...reactions4comments
