A Lump in the Road – A Column by Nancy Brier

Nancy Brier recently relocated to Palm Desert, California with her husband and their 12-year-old daughter. She coaches entrepreneurs and writes about family, cancer, travel, and business. Her own personal experiences with triple negative breast cancer inspires her column at Breast Cancer News, which explores and highlights the fears, issues, and challenges associated with a breast cancer diagnosis.

For more of Nancy’s work, please visit www.NancyBrier.com

September 6, 2016December 16, 2016

Breast Cancer by Facebook

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier

I watch Shay from Facebook. She’s right behind me. Nearly two years ago, I finished active treatment for triple negative breast cancer. Shay is undergoing the same treatment now. She ... Read more

August 29, 2016December 16, 2016

Let’s Talk About Nipples

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier

Excuse me a minute, but can I say “nipple?” It’s a word we don’t say much, especially in mixed company, but, well, it’s kind of important. In all the conversations ... Read more

August 22, 2016December 16, 2016

Waiting for Cupcakes: My Finale to Radiation for Breast Cancer

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On New Year’s Eve, I went to an appointment for a mammogram and a New Year’s Eve party. The party was great. The mammogram, not so much: triple negative breast ... Read more

August 17, 2016August 22, 2016

Five Things Every Breast Cancer Patient Needs To Know

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Even the most routine medical appointments can cause anxiety, but breast cancer can put anxiety into overdrive. If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed, here’s what you need ... Read more

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016

A Parade, a Race, and a New Friend: Experiences in Surviving Breast Cancer

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“Would you like tickets?” a stranger asked my husband. She extended a hand showing passes that would allow us to sit on bleachers instead of standing four deep on the ... Read more

July 13, 2016

Wide Awake at Four in the Morning: Dealing with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Editor’s Note: Breast Cancer News welcomes Breast Cancer Blogger and Patient Expert Nancy Briar to our team. In her ongoing blog column, Nancy explores the complex issues and experiences related ... Read more