Pinktober can be a difficult time for patients with metastatic breast cancer. Original video posted October 14, 2019 - This is MBC - Shari The following is information about metastatic breast cancer. This information was previously found on my social media posts during the month of October 2019. Metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV or MBC, is breast cancer that has ... Read the Post
National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Courageous Cancer Warriors –
I had the privilege to be a guest on Coach Lori Marini's Loving Gypsy Soul podcast. Through the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Lori is interviewing cancer warriors on her podcast. Enjoy, Shari Conversations with Courageous Cancer Warriors Click here to listen to the podcast. Lori is a Certified Life and ... Read the Post
What has made a difference in my metastatic breast cancer journey? How do I want to be remembered? Talking about the caregivers.
But First, Dessert
I want to introduce you to my friend Denise. We have known each other since we were little girls. Our mothers had been friends and were in a bowling league together. So that is how our friendship began. Dance lessons and play dates were part of our early years. Time flys and our last memories together were decades ago when we would take ski lessons at Snowbird. Life happens, and people ... Read the Post
How’s Your Flow? – A Happy Habit
How's your flow? No, I'm not talking about your Aunt Flo who comes to visit every month -- or in my case use to come for a visit. Finding your flow - is essential Habit of Happy People. Ok, this one is new to me, but the more I have read about it --I realize that "It" is a necessary form of happiness in my life. I have noticed that when I feel stagnant, I am not at my best, ... Read the Post
My MBC Timeline
As a metastatic breast cancer patient, I have had questions about other patients with a similar diagnosis. If you are reading my blog you may also have this terminal disease. Because of that, I am including a timeline of my own treatment. I will update my timeline as needed. December 26, 2015 – First Symptom I found a lump in my right breast while taking a shower. I was not overly ... Read the Post
METAvivor.org and Thrivers
Who is METAvivor.org METAvivor exists to sustain hope for those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We are a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that funds vital research to help improve the longevity and quality of life for MBC patients. Passionately committed patients ourselves, we rally public attention to the urgent needs of the MBC community, help patients find strength ... Read the Post