My Breast Cancer JourneyMy journey with breast cancer began in December of 2016. During my monthly breast self-exam, I found a lump in my left breast which at first I thought was a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Children Saved MeMy name is Elsa. I was diagnosed at the age of 38 with Stage 2 breast cancer, triple negative. I would have never found out that I had breast cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me and CancerI found out on July 7th when I had my mammogram done that I had cancer. I saw the images and told the lady that the spot on my left...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Within Every Crisis Lies an OpportunityI’m nearing 3 decades of dealing with breast cancer and I have learned to thrive versus survive. I was diagnosed in 1999 with stage 3. I hate how the public...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Optimistic About Life!Hello everyone, I went to the doctor with a tender breast. I always self examine but couldn't feel anything abnormal. The doctor wasn't sure if there was anything amiss so...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Feeling lonely and seeking more supportI felt support from a private MBC Facebook group, but l decided to disconnect from Facebook after many breaches on my personal information; the last straw was when somebody posted...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Belinda, "Hope Dies Last."This is my second round with breast cancer. 1st in 2003 stage 1 grade 3 and now stage 4 as of 2022. 8 years ago I lost my 33 year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Treading WaterI was diagnosed with MBC August 2023 after I had a chest tube placed and biopsy was done. I was devastated and felt like I had been a death sentence...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Life Raft Amongst the SharksDuring this October I am not just awash in pink. I also am pressured by fellow MBC members, during support groups designed for healing, to feel a certain way and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Husband and Wife Diagnosed with Cancer in the Same WeekJuly 13 and July 21 2023. Husband found out he had Large B cell Lymphoma. I found out I have Metastatic Breast Cancer Stage 4. Right now I am taking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life. One Year LaterOne Year ago, 365 days, 8750 hours, 525,600 minutes. My life, the lives of my close family and friends...changed forever. I miss who I was before that day. Before everything...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Metastatic Breast Cancer in My LiverIn 2020 I began to have severe lower backaches. I called an ambulance to ER. Had CT scan, liver was pushing on my spine and a large mass was inside...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Don't Do "What Ifs"I was diagnosed with stage IIIA (3A) cancer in 2020. I had surgery in January of 2021. I completed 20 cycles of chemo; 8 cycles of doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and 12...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MBC: A Different Point of ViewIn a few stories I have read in this group, women have talked about their guilt for living as long as they have with MBC while others haven't been as...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lupron HurtsDang that needle is daunting! I was initially diagnosed with Stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma at the young age of 39. I had a chemopause during my initial treatment but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living with MBCHello, my name is Bonnie! I have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren - they really keep me going! They are 11, 6, 5, 4, and 3 years old. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gods Got ThisMy story begins six years ago. I found a lump in my right breast. I asked my husband if he felt it too. Yes, he says. I immediately called my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Random Musings of an MBC PatientAfter sharing her story with AdvancedBreastCancer.net, Jane also wrote down musing throughout the year 2022 about trying to be positive, treatment/medications, and finding support in different people and places. 07/17/2022...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MBC: My New LifeA little over two years ago, I was hunting in the kitchen for a measuring cup. Disoriented, I began to search in the cupboard where I keep plates and bowls...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Firsts Were Expected; Seconds Weren'tI'm a member of the Twice Widowed by Breast Cancer Club, so I've experienced two sets of "firsts". While they shared some similarities (widow fog, lethargy, etc.), my two experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments