Elizabeth McSpadden

March 16, 2023

Here are a few ways I stay grounded throughout cancer.

March 01, 2023

I didn’t think that I’d lose my hair again after starting my latest breast cancer treatment, but I did — and with that hair loss came both new and familiar feelings.

February 09, 2023

After I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, clinicians told me I wouldn’t make it to my 35th birthday, but I recently did — and look forward to celebrating many more.

January 18, 2023

Last month, I learned that the treatment for my metastatic breast cancer stopped working, but was thrilled to learn about Enhertu — a new drug for a new subset of patients with breast cancer — as the next line of therapy.

December 31, 2022

As we enter 2023, I’m looking at life a bit differently, and will prioritize things that make me happy.

December 23, 2022

After being diagnosed with cancer, my love for December is not just Christmas.

December 06, 2022

I’ve realized that my forgetfulness and business of working multiple jobs through cancer might have actually helped my mental health.

November 02, 2022

Since I have stage 4 breast cancer, I wanted an oncologist affiliated with a research institution. However, I hated the prospect of frequent long drives for care. Luckily, I got the best of both worlds.

September 28, 2022

On the same day that I learned of my cancer progression, I also found out I had COVID-19. Here’s how I handled that dark period of life.

September 07, 2022

I’ve channeled my cancer-related anger into advocacy, and made a “living list” of things I want to accomplish.

August 22, 2022

As I reflect on four years of “warriorhood” since being diagnosed with cancer, I wrote a letter to my younger self and others who are just receiving diagnosis.

August 02, 2022

Losing my hair from breast cancer treatments was an emotional experience for me and helped me empathize with others who also lost their hair.

July 21, 2022

After experiencing complications from breast reconstruction, I’ve decided to go “fabulously flat” and evict my implants.

July 01, 2022

As I reflect on the month of June, I see it as my “rebirth,” as four years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, and my life has not been the same ever since.

June 21, 2022

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I struggled to discuss what was going on, but once I started a blog, the sunshine began to pour in.

June 08, 2022

Getting other medical opinions for my cancer diagnosis not only saved my life but also taught me self-care.

March 25, 2022

I let go of knowing I won’t ever be without anxiety of my cancer growing again and let go of the idea of any “old me” returning. I was now focusing on the “new me.”