Support for MBC Caregivers
Caregivers play a unique role in the lives of women and men with metastatic breast cancer. In this issue of MTT, we provide tips and resources to help caregivers...
Read MoreManaging Lymphedema
Lymphedema–swelling of the arm, hand, breast, or torso–is a side effect that can develop after breast surgery or radiation that can affect the quality...
Read MoreReporting Side Effects in Cancer Clinical Trials
More attention is now being paid to what types of side effects are reported in cancer clinical trials and how data on these side effects are collected....
Read MoreStories of De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer
About 6-10% of breast cancer patients are initially diagnosed at stage IV. This is often called “de novo” – from the beginning metastatic...
Read MoreEvidence-Based Information on Herbs and Supplements
Herbs and supplements are widely advertised as beneficial to cancer patients. But how do you know which ones are safe? Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:...
Read MoreYour Tumor and Experience Could Lead to New Treatments
Metastatic breast cancer patients, advocates, and researchers have been working together to develop registries and databases where patients can share information...
Read MoreThriving at a Cancer Conference
Attending a large cancer conference can be overwhelming. The Advocate Guide to Scientific Meetings, developed by two graduates of the AACR’ Scientist ?...
Read MoreMBC Patients in The News
There were a number of websites and news stories in October that focused on the lives and experiences of women and men with metastatic breast cancer. Personal...
Read MoreTalking to Kids About MBC
If you are a parent, there will come a time when you need to talk to your child(ren) about your diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Below are articles,...
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