Living with MBCFirst, you need to know I was always an athlete. From the age of 4 all through adulthood. I was a vegetarian for many years. Didn’t do drugs and rarely... By Jacki R.June 18, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Cancer is Beyond the BreastHi, I was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2013, then following a mastectomy a year of chemo, radiation, reconstruction, and 7 yrs of endocrine hormonal therapy. Now in... By Reshma bakhruJune 15, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Part 2: Be Your Own AdvocateThis is Part 2 of Be Your Own Advocate community story. To read Part 1, click here. I attended a Division Meeting and was, I’m sure, the most verbally negative... By Editorial TeamApril 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Part 1: Be Your Own AdvocateAll cancer patients face their own distinct journey. And while I hate my journey and wish I wasn’t on it, there’s one thing that I have learned during the last... By lcbobergApril 20, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Double MastectomyI had a double mastectomy in April 2020. I was diagnosed July 2019. Right breast had cancer and traveled to my right lymph nodes. I was scared. I started out... By Scooter1March 16, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Positive Attitude To Get Through MBCI was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in November 2019. It spread to my lungs, chest and stomach. I went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and they treated me... By janettaFebruary 17, 2021Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Not Having Insurance Was Scarier Than Finding The MassI had one of those periods so many of us have had. My breasts ached, and I did the physical manifestation of a grimace so many of us have done... By lizabethbDecember 14, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Ghosted by Adult SonI was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Almost 5 years later, I was diagnosed with reoccurrence MBC Stage IV. A close friend stopped talking to me during first diagnosis... By yvonneDecember 9, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Putting cancer on the shelfFor a few years, I always knew something was wrong but what's a person to do when they don't have health insurance. I don't know if you call this a... By Mrs.BheathainNovember 13, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surprise Diagnosis“Good thing you found it early”. That is what I was told by so many people. I had only felt the lump 3 months before my scheduled biopsy. The night... By stackie81November 13, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living in the Moment, My Future Is Now!In July 2015 during aggressive chemotherapy for stage 2 ER/PR positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer, I developed mild wheezing. In Sept 2015 the mild wheezing lead to a CT... By monica99November 13, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Double MastectomyOne month ago I was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma in my left breast, stage 2. Because of my genetic history, I was advised to get a double mastectomy. I am... By cancerNovember 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Um, this was NOT supposed to happen," My Oncologist Said.I found an itchy lump in my left breast in October of 2018. It grew quickly and started to hurt. (Do NOT let anyone tell you breast cancer doesn't itch... By lulunyxOctober 30, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MBC, Why Me?I was diagnosed in January 2020. Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. What does that even mean? I thanked the doctor for the information as I tear a kleenex that happened... By skaksonenOctober 30, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Have I Done to Deserve This Pain?While the title may sound whiny, I am at a loss as to reasons my life is ending this way. I suffered from arthritis since my 40s I required 7... By anniebwSeptember 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Diagnosis Story: Ductal CarcinomaMy name is Kim Fugate. I’m 43 & was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma on July 1, 2020. I had 2 spots- 1 was invasive & one was not. I had... By kfugate76September 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Not Just Some Back Pain...In February of 2019, I woke up in severe back pain. I had been having some issues but this was by far the worst and I could no longer explain... By zgmommaAugust 12, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Never ignore the feeling in your gutFirst, let me introduce myself, My name is Sandie I am 40 years old and have been living with MBC since 2017. My diagnosis came to me as a surprise... By sandie-aAugust 7, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Stage 3 Breast Cancer DiagnosisJust diagnosed stage three, meet with the oncologist on Thursday, next steps have four days of radiation Monday first two rounds of chemo. Anyone else recently diagnosed with stage 3... By lyric2515July 29, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
No Hill For a Climber IntroductionMy name is David. My beautiful and loving wife of 34 years, Loraine, was diagnosed with breast cancer last fall and I have been documenting our shared story from the... By davidyochimJune 24, 2020Bookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
