What the "Foobs"?...The weeks that followed left me wondering and feeling a bit annoyed by some of the slang words, treatments, or even options where breast cancer patients... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The More You Know...Beyond helping me with resources and telling me what to look out for, she didn’t steer clear of the longevity question.... By Mary E. Costello7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Laughter Stops...Assuming the role of caregiver, the one thing I swore to myself was, I would not allow the laughter to stop.... By Kaye Waller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Organized With a Medical Binder...The idea behind having a comprehensive medical binder is that it speaks for me.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Breast Cancer Metastasizes - Results from the 2020 In America Survey...This means their original cancer had already spread beyond its initial site by the time they were diagnosed.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Am I Hurting My Healthcare Team's Feelings by Getting a Second Opinion?...So the question is, as a nurse, what is my role with second opinions?... By Leah Robert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Cancer Card...So, now I'm in the position once again of pondering whether I should prioritize her cancer over mine for the second time or if I... By Maxine Devereaux3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: Celeste B....A friend recommended I apply to be an advocate for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Hear My Voice.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: How Long We've Been Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer...The biggest fear is that metastatic breast cancer will only allow you to live one, maybe two years beyond the diagnosis.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Caregiver from A Mom’s Perspective: Part 1...I think it made me feel so numb that I couldn’t even cry at the time of diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.... By Melissa Berry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Are Not Hiding Behind Our Mask...Each day we make the choice to live and give that day our best effort. No mask can protect the heart and the... By Amy Ellen Parliman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Cancer is Beyond the Breast...So one thing that has always been important to me is for people who are going through this to know that... By Reshma bakhru1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Top 3 Things That Surprised Me During Cancer...On the flip side of the coin, there were a few surprises from people who didn’t show up like I might have expected but that... By Sarah Kelly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mourning Your Past Life...I was finally making headway behind the chair, and I was on track to a promotion. I had a lot of friends, and a lot of... By Steph Millett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Breast Cancer Women Rock: A Man’s Perspective...Over the past eight years, as a male breast cancer patient, so many medical and lay women helped me, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.... By Rod Ritchie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is the PTEN Mutation?...The second round of genetic counseling confirmed that I had a mutation of the PTEN gene. In other words, I have Cowden’s Syndrome.... By Lara Huffman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Accept the Unexpected, Part 2...Around the same time, I also started getting indescribably painful headaches. For a split second, I let my mind wander to 'What if?'... By Rebekah Hughes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Common Is Advanced Breast Cancer?...However, it is important to keep in mind that many people live beyond 5 years after diagnosis. The statistics are not definitive for any 1... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
"But You Don't Look Sick"...You are considered metastatic if cancer has left the breast tumor and spread beyond the lymph nodes.... By Stacie-Mullin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can You Hear Me Now?...Let that sink in. I have made it my mission to write about my journey as often as I have the energy and the mindset By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
