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Lori Burwell has participated in three clinical trials in her 5 years living with metastatic breast cancer. In this blog, she shares her reflections on the bad and the good she has found in getting treatment through these studies.

In this blog, Living Beyond Breast Cancer partner Joel Nolan Caro shares the inspiration behind the Joel Nolan brand and why he donates proceeds from his candle sales to support the mission and work of Living Beyond Breast Cancer. 

Sarah Wald had used acupuncture before being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2019, but since then it has been an important part of how she manages side effects. She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about how she uses complementary therapy.

In September 2018, Amber Tisi was working full time, going through a divorce, and raising three young children, when shewas diagnosed with breast cancer. She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the challenges of being a single parent during breast cancer treatment.

Courtney Shihabuddin was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35, as COVID-19 was spreading in the U.S. She writes about how the Oncotype DX shaped her experience and treatment.

Fear of Recurrence is a common and often disruptive concern for people who have been treated for cancer. Psychologist Pamela J. Ginsberg, PhD, shares the basics of fear of recurrence and some tools to help you cope.

LA Milam had tried to obey her doctors' orders and live life as usual. But listening to her body and finding her voice helped improve how she feels and led to better care.

Andrea Schmucki struggles with discomfort and pain from reconstruction after early stage breast cancer treatment and treatment for metastatic breast cancer. She writes how she found some relief from CBD oil.

Christy Greenleaf, diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, shares how using a dilator and seeing a pelvic floor therapist helped to improve her sexual health, and was a “game changer.”

Abby Goetcheus speaks with LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about what it's like to have expanders to prepare for breast reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy.