Tag: StageIV
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Fatigue No One Sees
Here’s the thing about fatigue with stage IV cancer: it’s not “I stayed up too late last night” tired. It’s not “I just need a nap and a coffee” tired. It’s bone-deep, soul-sucking exhaustion that no amount of sleep, vitamins, or positive thinking can fix. And the kicker? It’s unpredictable. Just because I wake up…
Erika Sherek
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When the Hand-Holding Stops: Stage IV and the Vanishing Act of Cancer Care
When you’re first diagnosed with cancer, the world seems to spring into motion. Suddenly, you have a nurse navigator. Appointments are made for you. Your phone rings with check-ins. Social workers appear with clipboards full of resources. The medical team seems to hold your hand every step of the way, from scheduling to scans, with…
Erika Sherek
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Questions people ask part 1
So I was having a conversation today with a fellow MBC (Metastatic Breast Cancer) friend. We were talking about how people don’t know what to say because they have no idea what all this cancer stuff is about. People think that 1. All cancer is the same – you get it you die or you…
