Metastatic Breast Cancer: Understanding the Significance of Stage IV
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By Kiara Ford Most people, even those who have never experienced cancer, are familiar with the concept of stages used to classify the...


My De Novo MBC Story: I’m Not Going to Give Up on My Diagnosis
By Ashley Bell In April 2021, at age 34, I was diagnosed with stage IV de novo (from the start) HER2+ ER- PR- metastatic invasive ductal...


I Live A Little More
By Lee Ann Morin A year ago, my world was turned upside down. I opened a my-chart result expecting to confirm a kidney stone. Instead, I...


What's My Legacy?
By Abigail Johnston When I was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in 2017 at 38 years young, my legacy was literally...


Find What Works For You
By Renata My name is Renata, and eleven years ago I moved to the US from Italy with my husband and our two children. In February 2022, I...


Tips for Managing Mood Swings and Breast Cancer
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, Do you have any suggestions for dealing with moodiness? Between the stress of having breast cancer and...


How To Deal With Brain Fog
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, What ideas do you have for dealing with brain fog? Dear Reader, This is a topic close to my heart – or...


Dealing with the Stress of Having Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Dear Kristen, How do you deal with the stress of having metastatic breast cancer (MBC)? I am always anxious and some days are...


Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Emerging Therapies Deliver Hope
#FeatureFriday One in eight women in the US will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. There are many different types of...


Why Won't My Teenager Talk To Me About My Diagnosis?
Dear Kristen, My teenage daughter doesn’t want to hear anything about my cancer; it upsets her and she prefers to pretend I’m fine. She...


Creating Your Legacy
#FeatureFriday Dear Kristen, I’m planning to beat this disease, but I am aware of my mortality like never before. Do you have any ideas...


Coping with Survivor's Guilt
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, As someone living with MBC, it's hard not to go down rabbit holes, especially as we are seeing a lot of...
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