It’s a pleasure to share the next #MetsMonday featured post. If you’ve missed the others, click here and work your way back. They are all so good. This one comes from Emily Garnett. She shares about her MBC diagnosis and the difficult topic of progression. Granted, it’s not an easy read, but it’s a must-read. […]
Is Ringing a Bell Really Necessary When Ending Cancer Treatment?
Is ringing a bell really necessary when ending cancer treatment? I think not. This debate has been going on for a few months, probably longer. I never considered writing about it, but changed my mind last week after reading a piece by my online friend and fellow advocate Jo, aka abcdiagnosis, called, It’s time to […]
Thoughts from Daughter #3 for Father’s Day
Another Father’s Day is fast approaching, and all those ads and displays about what to get dad are hard to miss. I wish I could tune them all out, but that’s pretty much impossible. This is Father’s Day number three without my dad. Not that the day matters much. I miss my dad every day. […]
15 Shitty Things Cancer Has Taught Me
As you likely know by now, one of my top cancer pet peeves is the expectation out there that somehow cancer miraculously transforms you into a better version of your former self. You know, there are all those life lessons to learn. Sure, being diagnosed with cancer makes you an unlucky soul, but at least […]
Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer: Let Your Voice Be Heard In this Research Survey!
I am eager to tell you about a new research opportunity that some of you might qualify for and want to participate in. As you likely know, the majority of breast cancers are hormone positive and endocrine therapy is commonly prescribed for this group of patients as part of their treatment plan. Endocrine therapy is […]