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A metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis can cause significant physical, emotional and psychological distress, making it important for people living with the disease to explore complementary and integrative therapies like meditation. These therapies can provide a range of benefits that traditional treatments may not offer.
Carole Anne Kildron-Wittman, a beauty consultant who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, shares her tips and tricks for overcoming physical changes caused by breast cancer treatment.
Deborah Croskrey was preparing to start in vitro fertilization treatments in 2005 when her doctor felt a lump in her breast during a routine appointment. At 30 years old and with no family history of breast cancer, Deborah wasn’t initially concerned when her doctor then ordered a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound.
When Carole Anne Kildron-Wittman was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) four years ago, she used her expertise as a beauty industry consultant to overhaul her hair and makeup routine. She enjoys sharing her tips and tricks with fellow breast cancer patients who may be experiencing hair loss and skin issues as a result of treatment.
Dr. Electra Paskett, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to serving people in the margins – championing high-quality health care for historically marginalized communities in rural North Carolina and most recently in Appalachia and rural Ohio.
As a breast cancer researcher, Dr. Julie Palmer never imagined her sister, Beth, would be diagnosed with the disease. After being diagnosed with early-stage, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in her late 40s, Beth underwent a double mastectomy and moved on with her life. Nine years later, Beth learned the cancer had metastasized to her bones and lungs. […]
Every person living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has a unique path to achieving and maintaining a high quality of life.
Recently the nation celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month could not be more important because awareness about breast health and breast cancer is much needed among those of Hispanic heritage in the U.S.
The bones are the first site of metastases for almost half of women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). For many of these women, the bones will be the only site of metastases. This was the case for Lauren Huffmaster, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after she found a lump.
When Idalia Guzman was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2018, she couldn’t find other Latina women also living with the disease in her native Puerto Rico.
Wisconsin native Alisa Berndt feels grateful her insurance covered part of her treatment expenses when she was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma in 2020.
cancer impacts many people beyond the individual who is diagnosed. Family and friends can be strong sources of support throughout diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
