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 Beth Miller | May 27, 2026 | Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 2, Survivorship Vol 3, Issue 2
Hello you beautiful spirit! Every day I wake up is a good day. I’ve had eight years of good days since my diagnosis and treatment for Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and I still appreciate it every single morning. Let me tell you my story. In 2017 I took a...
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 Anna | Mar 1, 2026 | Mind & Body, Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 1
It has been 11 months since I was diagnosed with Stage IV IBC cancer. For the most part, I think I’ve handled it pretty well… up until now.The PET scans have shown good results. Surgery is over. Radiation is over. I should be happy, right?But physically, I’m...
by Amber | Mar 1, 2026 | Mind & Body, Mind & Body Vol 3, Issue 1
Dearest Breast, You became a part of me nearly 33 years ago and we have journeyed togetherever since. You have brought femininity to my figure and form to my clothes. Throughbodily changes in the childbearing years, you lent to me a proportionate shape.You have gifted...
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...
