Have You Ever Been to a Funeral Where No One Cried?

General

by Terry Arnold I have—and it was one of the most bizarre experiences of my life. Sadly, I’ve probably attended more funerals than most, due to my involvement in the inflammatory breast cancer community. But even before that, funerals have been a thread woven through...

My Social Security Story

Advocacy, Education, General, Research, Updates

My name is Olivia, and on November 30, 2020, at 27 years old, I was diagnosed with HER2+ stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) with bone metastasis—just after having my baby boy. Soon after starting treatment, I learned that IBC qualifies for Social Security...

Finding Meaning in Hospitality: Reflections from a Retreat Talk

Advocacy, General

(Terry Arnold, Sunday, January 19, 2025) Happy Sunday, everyone! I’d like to share an incredible experience I had recently that was both exciting and meaningful. It all began back in October when I gave a series of talks for a group called Cross Creek West, the same...

If I was in charge of October…

Education, General

Expanding Breast Cancer Awareness: Addressing Gaps in Education Traditional breast cancer awareness campaigns have undoubtedly saved lives. For instance, many women have credited a campaign they saw in October with teaching them how to perform a self-exam, which led...

The Dividing Line That is October

General

October, a month traditionally dedicated to breast cancer awareness, often feels like a sea of pink, symbolizing solidarity and hope. However, within the breast cancer community itself, this pink wave can be polarizing. While the goal was to bring awareness, the...

The Breast Cancer You’ve Never Heard Of

General, Guest Blog

Cross Creek West Guest blog If you’re lucky enough to have never been diagnosed or have a loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, you may not know there are more than 20 different kinds. One of the rarest and most aggressive is Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)....