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
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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
