How to tell someone you have metastatic breast cancer

It's not an easy conversation to have but that doesn't mean you should avoid telling people about a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Here are 4 tips to help guide you.

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What is the research window for metastatic breast cancer?

Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer often have a window of time between diagnosis and full treatment. This time can be used to receive specific compounds to help treat the cancer. Watch why this matters, here.

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4 ways to manage side effects of MBC treatment

Treatments for metastatic breast cancer are often accompanied by severe side effects, including fatigue and nausea. Here are a few helpful tips to manage side effects.

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Treatment options for metastatic breast cancer

Breast cancer surgeon, Kristi Funk, MD, says there is a lot to be optimistic about with the treatment options for metastatic breast cancer.

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The subtypes of metastatic breast cancer

Breast cancer surgeon, Kristi Funk, MD, explains the subtypes of metastatic breast cancer to give a background for understanding the progress that is happening in MBC research.

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The history and future of metastatic breast cancer

Cancer is actually an old problem that we can now combat with modern-day solutions. Breast cancer surgeon, Kristi Funk, MD, shares how chemotherapy came about, what we have learned, and what is coming in our approach to treatment.

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Patient perspectives: finding strength

Four people living with metastatic breast cancer share what it means to be strong.

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6 questions to ask when starting a new treatment for metastatic breast cancer

Treating MBC can be an ongoing process including different treatments.

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5 ways to boost energy when metastatic breast cancer causes fatigue

Strategies to address fatigue should be part of your MBC treatment plan.

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The financial impact of living with metastatic breast cancer

Here are three resources to help you avoid financial distress while living with metastatic breast cancer.

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The importance of social support for metastatic breast cancer

A strong social support network while living with metastatic breast cancer can help make the condition less challenging.

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Patient perspective: having resilience

Four people living with metastatic breast cancer share what it means to be resilient.

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What is metastatic cancer?

Watch Tonya Echols Cole, MD, explain how doctors identify metastatic breast cancer cells to determine where the disease originated as well as discuss how medical professionals view none curable cancers - as a chronic ongoing disease.

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How does radiation therapy treat breast cancer?

Tonya Echols Cole, MD, discusses the options for metastatic breast cancer treatment, like monthly doctor visits, various radiation treatments, and chemotherapy drugs.

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Has breast cancer staging changed?

Tonya Echols Cole, MD, explain the medical community's shifted cancer staging process. In the case of breast cancer, doctors consider biologic markers as well as cultural, economic and societal factors as staging influencers now.

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My story: Doris and breast cancer

Doris is a nurse and the Manager of Navigator Services at Emory Decatur Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She is also a breast cancer survivor. Doris talks about her cancer journey and the importance of breast self-exams and mammograms.

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Michelle, breast cancer survivor, shares her story

Michelle, the program coordinator in the Cancer Care department at Emory Decatur Hospital and a breast cancer survivor, has encouraging words for fighting cancer. She shares her touching and inspirational story.