Never SafeIn September 1999 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was just getting ready to turn the big 40. My tumor was...reactionscomments
Diagnosis Story: Ductal CarcinomaMy name is Kim. I’m 43 & was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma on July 1, 2020. I had 2 spots- 1 was...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
From “Cured” to "Incurable"In October 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage I TNBC. Even though I had no family history of breast cancer, I had...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
My Cancer Forced Me Into BankruptcyI am a psych RN with several counseling degrees. In 2016 at a yearly check-up, a lump was found. I was sent...reactions11comments
Just Another DayI want to preface my story with a nickname my husband has for me. Polly Positive. I can tell you I’ve overcome...reactions4comments
"Do All Things with Love"- My Mother's Journey HomeIn April of 2018 my mom, Linda - an advocate for AdvancedBreastCancer.net, received a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. The...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
I Never Thought About Breast CancerIt was back in 2013. I noticed my left breast was very swollen. I immediately went to my doctor. I was insistent...reactions1comment
Mari’s Fight Against Inflammatory breast cancer15 years ago my aunt fought her first battle with cancer. It was Lymphoma. Although the waiting list was extremely long she...reactionscomments
My Experience with RadiationFollowing a mastectomy due to Invasive Ductal CA that was found in my Lymph nodes -- I had 30 radiation treatments. I...reactions4comments
Treated Differently After Her DiagnosisI'm answering for my wife since she's no longer living. When my wife was initially diagnosed, she was already at Stage 4...reactions1comment
Stage 4 ... Just Like ThatI was 10 years out from a bilateral mastectomy. Had lobular, pleomorphic type, Stage 1, left breast. Did 5 years of anastrozole...reactionscomments
3rd Time Around 😞I was diagnosed Stage 2 in 2011. Treated with chemo, then lumpectomy along with 37 zaps of radiation. Was on Anastrazole when...reactions3comments
MBC Diagnosis Emotions, Part 1Original dx was cancer of the right breast in 2008. I decided to get a mastectomy, not a lumpectomy and radiation. Radiation...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
