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
Two wives. Two MBC diagnoses. Two tragic deaths.I married J, my first wife, in 1977. She was 20, and I was 22. Our 14-year-old daughter lost her mom three...reactions1comment
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
Living With MBCFirst, you need to know I was always an athlete. From the age of 4 all through adulthood. I was a vegetarian...reactions2comments
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
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...reactions5comments
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
Double MastectomyI had a double mastectomy in April 2020. I was diagnosed July 2019. Right breast had cancer and traveled to my right...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
Surprise Diagnosis“Good thing you found it early”. That is what I was told by so many people. I had only felt the lump...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
Double MastectomyOne month ago I was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma in my left breast, stage 2. Because of my genetic history, I was...reactions2comments
"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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
What Have I Done to Deserve This Pain?While the title may sound whiny, I am at a loss as to the reasons my life is ending this way. I...reactions1comment
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
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
