What do FGFR Genetic Mutations Mean for You and Your MBC?
As tumors grow, they often develop various types of mutations (changes in the DNA code) and other genetic abnormalities that help them survive and grow....
Read MoreUnderstanding Informed Consent
Before enrolling in a clinical trial, you will be asked to sign an “Informed Consent” form. This form describes in detail the purpose of the study,...
Read MoreCannabis Use For Managing Symptoms and Side Effects
Many people living with breast cancer including MBC use cannabis products to manage symptoms and side effects. CBD and THC are compounds present in cannabis...
Read MoreMetronomic Chemotherapy: Looking at A New Way to Receive Treatment
Metronomic chemotherapy is an emerging way of giving chemotherapy that aims to provide less toxicity than traditional chemotherapy. With traditional chemotherapy,...
Read MoreLobular Metastatic Breast Cancer
Lobular breast cancer is breast cancer that starts in the lobes where milk is made, and makes up about 10-15% of invasive breast cancer diagnoses. It is more...
Read MoreFinancial Toxicity: Managing Costs While Enrolled in a Clinical Trial
“Financial toxicity” is related to the problem of the cost of cancer treatment, including costs associated with being in a clinical trial. Even with...
Read MoreWhat are Solid Tumor Trials and Why Are They Important?
Solid tumors are made of a mass of tissue that does not usually contain cysts or areas of liquid. Breast cancer is a type of solid tumor. A solid tumor clinical...
Read MorePrepare For SABCS 2021
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is coming soon (December 7-10, 2021). People living with MBC can attend SABCS and other conferences to learn about the...
Read MoreInflammatory MBC Treatments
Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, making up only 1-5% of cases of breast cancer in the US. Inflammatory breast cancer does not always involve a lump, and...
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