by Katrece Nolen | Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 3, Survivorship Volume 1, Issue 3
In 2013, at the age of 38, I was diagnosed with stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Next year, I will celebrate 10 years since diagnosis, a significant milestone for someone diagnosed with this disease and is...
by Alisa | Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 3
Recently, I received an email from the IBC Network Foundation looking for applicants to volunteer as IBC Patient Advocates at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Care Symposium. Part of me was thinking I just wasn’t ready. It was just a year ago when I was diagnosed with...
by Terry Arnold | Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 3
I recently had the opportunity to pick pears from my neighbor’s tree. The tree was completely loaded, and I got curious about how many I could collect. There’s no fast way to do it—you have to grab each pear and give it a quick twist or pull. They pop off...
by Terry Arnold | May 29, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 2
She looked at me and, out of the blue, said, “I want a meet-up for a weekend. I want something just for us. Something just for IBC sisters.” We were having our regular meet-up in Houston, Texas at the Black Walnut Café. These gatherings are hosted regularly for...
by Diane | May 24, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 2
Guest blog by Diane Koster Our visit to Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center took place on Monday, March 6, 2023. My husband, Kevin and I were greeted by administrator, Steven Kalister and joined by...
by Katrece Nolen | Feb 26, 2024 | Advocacy Volume 1, Issue 1
By Katrece Nolen My decade-long transformation journey post-cancer diagnosis has been a profound narrative of resilience, growth, and purpose. It wasn’t merely about battling and overcoming a life-threatening disease; it became a mission to redefine my existence...