Gratitude's Gift: Navigating Life with CancerI went for scans and a brain MRI last week. I was feeling good because my tumor markers were low, my counts were normal, and my orthopedic oncologist and medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Evolving into an AdvocateFor years, I've lived with a lump in my left armpit, unaware of the life-threatening storm brewing within. As a culinary specialist on Maui, I've enjoyed spending time with my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Journey with MBCMy journey with breast cancer began in December 2016. During a routine breast self-exam I found a lump in my left breast. The area was tender and at first I...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
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