Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical TrialMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breast Cancer & Bone HealthBone loss can be a consequence of breast cancer and its treatment. Many of the healthy lifestyle recommendations for women with breast cancer are also good for the bones. Medications... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Metastatic MotherhoodWhen I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I didn’t know where to turn. I was 32 years old, and my son had just turned two. We lived in... By Emily Garnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Will Never Have Another BabyI was two years and three days postpartum when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Just over a month after that, I was put into chemical menopause as a way... By Emily Garnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Single Gal’s Guide to MBCI’ll admit it. I have no interest in dating right now. Dating is hard in the best of circumstances. Dating with metastatic breast cancer adds a whole other level of... By April Doyle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Recurrence: Please Don't JudgeYes, it is true for me ~ I believe that God has a plan for my life. My story of recurrence might appear to be “causal” or “careless”. Every story... By Linda C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding BRCA1/2 Gene MutationsEveryone — male and female — has BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (often written as BRCA1/2). BRCA1/2 are a type of gene called tumor suppressor genes, which means that they play... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living Life Like You Are Dying When You Really AreIn mid-2017, I was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Before I knew what was happening, my breast cancer started in my left breast and then spread through my... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Breast Cancer and Mental Health - My StoryIn the last few years, I have seen conversations about mental health come out of the shadows, the whispers, and into the forefront of larger conversations about health and medical... By Emily Garnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Recent Approval of Kanjinti (Biosimilar to Herceptin)Last month, the FDA approved Kanjinti, the 5th biosimilar to Herceptin. Kanjinti is approved for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing adjuvant and metastatic breast cancer. Kanjinti is a HER2 receptor antagonist... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ATM Mutation, Part 1I've never met anyone diagnosed with breast cancer who didn't, at some point, wonder about the cause or origin of their cancer. Could it be related to choices made by... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Breast Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent Diagnosed With Breast CancerHaving small kids during cancer adds another level of exhaustion to an already difficult experience. On March 6, 2015, my world changed when I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple... By Sarah Kelly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with advanced breast cancer. Although every patient’s cancer experience and diagnosis is different, it’s... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am More Than a Set of ProtocolsRecently, I underwent a breast mammogram and ultrasound on my right breast, due to some skin changes occurring in the last few months. On and off, but particularly after showering... By Emily Garnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical MistakesDoctors make mistakes. I realize this is not an astonishing or novel statement overall, but it can be extremely unsettling when one is receiving treatment that is hopefully going to... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Discover Your Clinical Trial OptionsThe process of finding a clinical trial for advanced breast cancer, from finding one in your area to sorting through eligibility criteria, can be overwhelming. But connecting to clinical trials... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are the Differences Between Early & Advanced Breast Cancer?The key difference in identifying early versus late-stage breast cancer involves the location of the tumor. In addition to the diagnosis, there are many other contrasts between early and late-stage... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments