by Carol Mikel | Aug 26, 2026 | Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 3
It’s hard to believe it’s already been eight months since I accepted the full-time position of Executive Director for The IBC Network Foundation. Many of you know, however, that my journey with the Foundation began long before that. For more than 20 years,...
by Lisa Sutherland | Aug 26, 2026 | Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 3, Hope Stories Vol 3, Issue 3
The Right Place, the Right Time, the Right People: A Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer Journey of Urgency, Advocacy, and Hope In June 2023, I noticed something subtle but unsettling. My left breast seemed slightly swollen, and my nipple had become mildly retracted....
by Terry Arnold | May 27, 2026 | Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 2, Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 2
I believe second opinions can save lives. In fact, they saved mine. But lately, I’ve been wrestling with a more difficult question — one that feels uncomfortable to even ask. At what point does seeking another opinion become searching for the answer we most want to...
by Amber | May 27, 2026 | Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 2, Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 2
Recently, Terry Arnold, founder of IBC Network foundation, posed a question that I think many of us in the cancer world quietly wrestle with, even if we are sometimes afraid to say it out loud: At what point does seeking a second opinion shift from gathering...
by Alisa | May 27, 2026 | Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 2
What: The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act is currently stuck in committees – in fact, the House of Representatives sent its version there over a year ago. Last time, the bill made it to the House and Senate committees but died there. This year, we need all...
by Julia Laursen | Mar 1, 2026 | Advocacy, Advocacy Vol 3, Issue 1, Mind & Body, Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 1, Relationships, Relationships Vol 3, Issue 1
Finding the right doctor isn’t about choosing the smartest person in the room. It’s about finding someone who fits you. Your personality, your values, your communication style, and the kind of support you need when everything feels upside down. The relationship...