MBC and COVID-19 Tips for Coping and More
On March 19, 2020, Saint Luke’s Hospital Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer conducted a special ABC Forum discussing COVID-19 as it relates to metastatic... Read More
Empower.
“Together we are stronger than the disease!”
— MBC Alliance
“When I was first diagnosed, I felt powerless, burdened and alone. I now know that I am not alone in experiencing the struggles, losses and complex emotions triggered by this disease. As a result of my work with MBCN, I feel stronger, supported and useful. Through advocating for increased awareness of metastatic breast cancer, helping you tell your stories and fighting for treatments to extend our lives, I feel a renewed sense of purpose.”
— Joani Gudeman (1964-2014), MBCN’s Chair of Outreach and Volunteers
We share patient stories to inspire, inform and encourage people living with metastatic breast cancer. Knowing others are dealing with similar issues gives us all perspective. And telling your own story is a great gift–not only to others, but yourself.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Patients Share Their Advice
Health Central and journalist Sunny Sea Gold recently asked some MBC patients what they would like their loved ones and newly diagnosed patients to know about the disease. Here is the respondents--who have been living with MBC—for three, six, even 23 years—had to say.
Using Connecticut to Illustrate The Great Metastatic Breast Cancer Divide
When I think of Connecticut, I think of Mystic Pizza, stunning fall foliage, stodgy insurance companies and Harvard vs. Yale. I also think that it... Read More
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Overcoming Isolation and Exposing Misconceptions
Editor’s Note: MBCN’s Lila Romeo gave the following speech at a press briefing for the Global Advocacy Working Group on September 19, 2008. Sponsored by Pfizer, this... Read More
NYC: Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference: Oct 27
In association with the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN), SHARE and Sharsheret, Susan G. Komen Greater NYC invites you to join us for Truth and... Read More
Advocacy Group Helps Patients Cope
For two years after Shirley Mertz was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, she didn’t meet a single other person with the disease. “I asked my... Read More
Metastatic Meet Up in NYC March 28, 2017
REGISTER WITH THIS LINK: http://tinyurl.com/NYCMEET
Oklahoma woman has lived with stage 4 breast cancer for 25 years
Published by KFOR Oklahoma GROVE, Okla. – An Oklahoma woman says she’s lived with stage 4 breast cancer for 25 years. Advanced breast cancer, also known as stage... Read More
