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Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer

MBC RESOURCE LIBRARY

Explore this robust resource bank of curated nationally available materials to support your metastatic breast cancer patients. To filter contents by care continuum stage (from first diagnosis of MBC through hospice) select a circle on the care continuum map below. Email resources to a patient or colleague by selecting the envelope icon in the bottom right corner. Want to recommend another resource? Found a broken link? Please email resources@accc-cancer.org with any comments or questions.

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  • Web/Website

    11 Ways to Lower the Cost of Metastatic Breast Cancer Care Slideshow

    Breastcancer.org

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    6 Ways to Create a Support Network After a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis Slideshow

    Breastcancer.org

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    7 Tips for Balancing Responsibilities With Metastatic Breast Cancer Slideshow

    Breastcancer.org

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    7 Tips for Talking to Family and Friends About Metastatic Breast Cancer Slideshow

    Breastcancer.org

    Empower the Patient
  • YouTube

    A New Reality: Young Women Discuss Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer.

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Video Series

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    A Toolkit for Navigating Finances After Cancer

    Cancer Finances

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Webinar/Video

    Anticipatory Grief and End of Life Care: How to Prepare and Care for Life-Changing Events Webinar

    Triage Cancer

    Discusses the common emotions, reactions and challenges of preparing for life changes. This includes a loss through death, change in relationship, financial implications and daily and behavioral changes that occur as part of coping with loss. While the focus on this webinar will be on End of Life, topics will be applicable to overall life changes due to a cancer diagnosis and how caregivers and loved ones can best prepare and care for themselves leading up to, during and following these changes. 1 hour.

    Empower the Patient
  • Article

    Assisting Providers in Confronting Therapeutic Failure

    NCBI

    A conversation guide that reviews the six-step SPIKES (setting, perception, invitation for information, knowledge, empathy, summarize and strategize) protocol for giving bad news.

    Reframe the Conversation
  • Be Prepared: Making the most of your time with our health care team

    Cancer Support Community

    Worksheet that helps patients: 1) get organized before medical appointments, and 2) write down goals for treatment.

    Empower the Patient
  • YouTube

    Been There, Done That: Advice From Other Young Women

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Video Series

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Best Face Forward Kit

    Sharsheret

    Makeup and guides for your changing skintone and other side effects.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Bones in Focus Guide

    Sharsheret

    A full, 24 page guide to bone health for patients with bone metastases from solid tumors.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Brainmetsbc.org

    This website offers women with metastatic breast cancer and their families a place to learn about brain metastases from a patient perspective. We are a source for the latest information about this form of the disease, as well as for personal stories from women who’ve been there about what it’s like to be diagnosed and treated for “brain mets.” Below are links to just some of the information that can found on the informative website. If You Are Newly Diagnosed. Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Metastasis. Treatment for Brain Metastases. Support and Stories. Doctor’s Corner. Available Clinical Trials with Links. The Walrus Talks Health. The Disappearing Act. Teva Harrison speaks about remaining significant in the face of metastatic cancer. Cure Today. Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Advocacy Group Helps Patients Cope with Isolation, Misunderstand.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Breastcancer.org Forum

    Breastcancer.org

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    Breastcancer.org Podcasts

    Breastcancer.org

    Topics Include: Facing the End of Life, Managing the Emotions of Breast Cancer, Personal Finance after an MBC Diagnosis, Living Well with Metastatic Disease, Sexual Health, Intimacy and Metastatic Disease, Quality of Life, Need for a Cure Not Awareness, Cancer Lifer, Living with MBC

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Breastcancer.org Slideshows

    Breastcancer.org

    Variety of topics

    Empower the Patient
  • Guide

    Bucket List Worksheet

    Oktodie.com

    Empower the Patient
  • Registry

    Cancer Experience Registry

    Cancer Support Community

    The Cancer Experience Registry is designed to help people impacted by cancer, particularly those living with metastatic breast cancer, to share their story, to learn about the experiences of others and to help transform the cancer experience. People who participate are connected to a network of support and resources. Findings from the Registry help us all better understand the social and emotional needs of people living with cancer and improve the ways in which care is delivered.

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    Cancer Legal Resource Center

    Cancer Legal Resource Center

    The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a joint program of Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. The CLRC provides information and education about cancer-related legal issues to the public through its national telephone assistance line. The CLRC also conducts national education and outreach programs for community groups, employers and healthcare professionals, and it is actively involved in community activities to raise public awareness of cancer-related legal and public policy issues.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Phone

    Cancer Support Community Helpline. 1-888-793-9355

    Cancer Support Community

    Cancer Support Helpline Counselors provide resources and support to callers with various needs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET. Helpline Counselors are also available online via the Live Web Chat.

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    Cancer Support Community MBC Page

    Cancer Support Community

    The Cancer Support Community’s mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthen by action, and sustained by community. This site offers information about metastatic breast cancer, practical support, treatment information, news and articles, featured organizations, patient and caregiver insights and provides a cancer caregiver toolkit.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Caregiver Action Network

    Caregiver Action Network

    Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Caregiver/Family Kit

    Sharsheret

    Request a family focus packet

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    CBS News. Private Struggle. Why Some with Breast Cancer Keep It To Themselves.

    CBS News

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Clinical Trials Finder

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

    Find MBC Trials

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Clinical Trials for Metastatic Breast Cancer Info Page

    Young Survival Coalition

    Info page with risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Common Insurance and Care Barriers – MBC Guide

    Patient Advocate Foundation

    This guide delivers expert advice specifically for Metastatic Breast Cancer patients to help avoid common insurance and care barriers.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Coping with Metastatic Breast Cancer Fact Sheet

    Cancer Support Community

    This fact sheet describes concerns common to people with metastatic breast cancer, and offers ways to regain control and help you maintain the best possible quality of life.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Coping with Metastatic Cancer

    Cancer Support Community

    In this webinar a Social worker, meditation facilitator, and a patient with metastatic bladder cancer discuss how to participate in mindful meditation in order to reduce stress. 90 minutes.

    Reframe the Conversation
  • YouTube

    Coping with Other People’s Reaction to Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Video Series

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Definitions of Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Breastcancer.org

    MBC Dictionary

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Difficult Conversations: Bridging the Communication Gap with Your Oncologist

    SHARE

    In this webinar, Lidia Schapira, MD, Director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at Stanford University, shares her expertise to help you get the most out of your communication with your oncologist. Learn strategies to optimize your meetings with your health care team.

    Reframe the Conversation
  • Webinar/Video

    Disability Law and Metastatic Breast Cancer

    SHARE

    Caroline L. Bersak, Esq., from The Family Center's Legal Wellness Institute, explores your options for disability insurance in this webinar. Learn about Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and special rules and processes for people with metastatic breast cancer.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Disability Planner: Social Security if You Become Disabled

    Social Security Administration

    The disability planner will help you find out: how you can qualify and apply for benefits; what happens if your application is approved; who can receive benefits on your earnings record; what you need to know about receiving disability benefits; and when Medicare coverage starts for Social Security disability beneficiaries.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Elements Patient Stories

    Metavivor and Eisai

    The project gives people with MBC an opportunity to tell their personal stories through a series of unique pictures and inspiring videos.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Emerging Areas in MBC Treatment

    Susan G. Komen

    Explanation of current therapies and treatment options, including clinical trials.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    En espanol: Cáncer de mama metastásico.

    Young Survival Coalition

    Information about MBC for Young Patients in Spanish

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    End of Life and Hospice Helpful Links

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

    There will come a time when treatments no longer work and the patient needs to decide about hospice, end of life care and how we wish to die. Here are some helpful links.

    Empower the Patient
  • Podcast

    Exercise for People Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer Podcast

    Breastcancer.org

    Sami Mansfield is a cancer exercise specialist, trainer, and CrossFit Level 1 coach with extensive exercise and nutrition experience. In this podcast, hear Sami discuss ways in which attainable “exercise snacks” can help people start exercising, the three exercises anyone can do safely at home, whether people with metastatic disease should “feel the burn” when they exercise, and how to talk to your oncologist about exercise. Running time: 32:05

    Empower the PatientOffer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Expanded Quick Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act

    Triage Cancer

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Other

    Facebook MBC Support Group

    Metavivor

    Reduce Patient IsolationConnect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) MBC Portal

    FORCE

    This page provides important information and resources for people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). People living with MBC may benefit from genetic testing, tumor testing, and targeted therapies. Results from testing may reveal new treatment options or opportunities to participate in research. The information and resources on this page can help you make decisions about your treatment, care, and well-being.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    FAQ on Clinical Trials for people with MBC

    Susan G. Komen

    Fact sheet.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Financial Wellness Toolkit

    Sharsheret

    Tools to record and organize financial information, guidelines.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Finding Clinical Trials for MBC

    SHARE

    Explains the latest clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer and how to find them. How to identify appropriate clinical trials, determine eligibility and "must ask" questions for the researchers, and find strategies to determine best options.

    Empower the Patient
  • Live

    Four Conversations Program

    Duke Cancer Institute

    Study enrollment (paid) available for MBC patients to participate in online program that assists with decision-making and care planning. It is designed to help patients: Converse with healthcare professionals. Have a supportive conversation with family and friends. Explore spiritual beliefs. Explore inner reflection and personal quality time. This online program assists with decision-making and care planning for those with advanced disease. It is designed to help you: Learn skills to reduce stress, clarify your wishes and feel empowered. Share decision-making with your loved ones and healthcare providers. Understand available treatment options, including palliative care and hospice.

    Collaborate in the Interest of the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Frankly Speaking About Cancer, MBC Webinar Series

    Cancer Support Community

    Leaders in oncology discuss the latest medical information in an easy-to-understand format to empower patients and their families to make informed decisions about their cancer care.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Frankly Speaking About Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer Guide

    Cancer Support Community

    The purpose of this guide is to help patients find the information and support they need to better understand metastatic breast cancer and some of the aspects of managing the disease upon initial diagnosis and beyond. Chapters include: Empower Yourself, Understanding MBC, Treating MBC, Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects, Quality of Life Considerations, Resources and Glossary.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Frankly Speaking About Cancer. Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Breastcancer.org

    A clinical dietitian, social worker, and patient representative discuss coping methods for patients with metastatic breast cancer focusing on maintaining emotional and nutritional health. 60 minutes.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Webinar/Video

    Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Metastatic Breast Cancer Radio Shows

    Cancer Support Community

    Tune in Tuesday afternoons for Frankly Speaking About Cancer, an internet radio broadcast empowering listeners to live well with cancer. Hosted by Kim Thiboldeaux, CSC’s President & CEO, the show invites medical experts, opinion leaders, authors, caregivers and survivors to share information and advice on how to live a better life with cancer.

    Reduce Patient IsolationEmpower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Genetic Testing and MBC Video

    Breastcancer.org

    Webinar and Supportive PDFs

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Genetic Testing for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer

    FORCE

    People who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer may benefit from genetic testing to learn if they have an inherited mutation that caused their cancer. This page explains several benefits of knowing if the cancer was caused by an inherited mutation.

    Collaborate in the Interest of the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Get Personal with Sharsheret Body Image, Sexuality and the Impact of Cancer

    Body image and sexuality impact every stage of your breast and ovarian cancer journey – whether you are at risk, newly diagnosed, in treatment, a survivor, or living with metastatic cancer. Learn from our expert speakers, including a psychotherapist, sexual health expert, and also a plastic surgeon who address personal questions surrounding the safety of breast implants.

    Empower the Patient
  • Getting Support as a Young Woman with MBC

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Young women talk about how they identify support people and what type of support they need. Psychologists Pamela J. Ginsberg, PhD, and Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP, provide tips on how to communicate well with family and friends.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Guides in the MBC Series:

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Includes guides for the Newly Diagnosed, Managing Stress and Anxiety, Palliative Care, Financial Concerns, and Clinical Trials (online and printed copies available). Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is available in English: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog and French.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Hard Conversations as a Young Woman with Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Young women living metastatic breast cancer often face many challenging decisions that involve difficult conversations with family members and friends. In this video, young women share their strategies for starting these conversations and psychologists Pamela J. Ginsberg, PhD, and Helen L. Coons, PhD, ABPP, give advice on how these dialogues can be helpful.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Webinar/Video

    Healthcare Provider Webinar: Young With Stage IV – Your Patient’s Unique Needs

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    During this free webinar for healthcare providers, Pamela Ginsberg, PhD and Hear My Voice: Metastatic Breast Cancer Outreach Volunteer Beth Caldwell will talk about exploring the unique psychosocial needs of young metastatic breast cancer patients; ways to offer support and resources specific to this population; common challenges for healthcare providers working with young women living with metastatic breast cancer; and national metastatic breast cancer resources. Audio and slides available.

    Reframe the Conversation
  • Order Hard Copies

    Healthy Living and Survivorship Kit

    Sharsheret

    Have your patients order Sharsheret’s free kit designed for those women facing metastatic breast cancer. The Thriving Again customizable kit includes resources to assist your patients live healthfully, both physically and emotionally. It includes a cookbook, pedometer, care information and educational resources chosen by the patient.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Help for Cancer Caregivers

    This website can help pinpoint sources of strain for a caregiver and create a Personal Care Guide to help improve well-being.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Webinar/Video

    Helping Navigate Cancer Survivorship. Making Sense of the Medicare Maze Webinar

    Triage Cancer

    This webinar will cover the basics of the Medicare system, including how to become eligible, the different “Parts,” and what to think about during open enrollment.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Helping Yourself Live When You are Dying

    The thoughts in this brochure are intended to help you deal with the tension of dying and help patients to continue to live even though they are dying.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Webinar/Video

    Holding Our Own: Clinical Trials

    SHARE

    A short video featuring patient interviews on how they learn about and use clinical trials.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Holding Our Own: Finding Love and Support

    SHARE

    A short video featuring patient interviews on finding a support system once diagnosed with MBC.

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Holding Our Own: Making Treatment Decisions

    SHARE

    A short video featuring patient interviews on how their worked with their doctors to make treatment decisions

    Empower the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Hospice Basic Video Series

    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

    The National Hospice Foundation offers a series of six short videos that review the basics of hospice care. The National Hospice Foundation offers a series of six short videos that review the basics of hospice care. Understanding Hospice Care, An Introduction. 3 minutes What is Hospice Care? 2 minutes. Types of Hospice Care Services. 3 minutes. When to Begin Hospice Care. 3 minutes. Paying for Hospice Care. 2 minutes. Choosing a Hospice. 4 minutes.

    Empower the Patient
  • Article

    How Would You Like to Die? Tell Your Doctor in a Letter

    Stanford Medicine

    Asking patients how they would like to die is not a question that comes easy to most doctors. Not surprisingly, most of us – doctors and patients alike – prefer to avoid the topic completely. Read about a study on end-of-life conversations.

    Reframe the Conversation
  • Web/Website

    In-Person Peer to Peer Support Groups

    Metavivor

    Map of in-person support groups throughout the U.S. MBC patients share advice, encouragement, challenges, compare treatments, learn about local resources, and simply enjoy the company of others who are on the same journey.

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    In-Person Support Groups

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Network

    A listing of in-person support groups that MBC Network members have shared.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Phone

    Komen Helpline: 1-877 GO KOMEN

    Susan G. Komen

    Helpline: 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast cancer questions or concerns, including people with metastatic breast cancer and their families. M-F, 9a-10p ET. You can also email the breast care helpline at helpline@komen.org.

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Web/Website

    Komen Living with Stage IV Breast Cancer Page

    Susan G. Komen

    This page discusses metastatic breast cancer treatment and care. You can also find information on support for patients and their families.

    Empower the Patient
  • Phone

    LBBC Breast Cancer Helpline: 888.753.LBBC

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Patients can talk by phone with a trained volunteer who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. They can provide them with emotional support, share practical information and give comfort. All calls are completely confidential. Women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers are invited and encouraged to use the Helpline. Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. (ET). At all other times, leave a message and your call will be returned within 24 hours or and often much sooner.

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Webinar/Video

    Let’s Talk About It Video Series

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    LBBC’s “Let’s Talk About It” video series covers health topics relevant to young women. These unique videos combine the perspectives of young women affected by breast cancer and their healthcare providers. We also have a series of videos that focus on issues specific to young women living with metastatic breast cancer.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Living with MBC Kits

    Sharsheret

    Free kits and materials tailored for patients, including webinars, podcasts, and brochures on bone health.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    Living with MBC Young Survival Coalition Resources Page

    Young Survival Coalition

    Resources for young women to learn how to live well with MBC, take control of their health and treatment, and connect with other young women facing similar challenges.

    Empower the Patient
  • Article

    Living with MBC: Advocacy Group Helps Patients Cope with Isolation, Misunderstanding

    CURE Magazine

    Article in CURE Magazine

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Web/Website

    Living with Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Breastcancer.org

    In this section, you can read about ways to live with metastatic breast cancer, manage feelings, get support, and talk to family and friends.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Web/Website

    Lotsa Helping Hands

    Lotsa Helping Hands

    A painless way to organize help. With the Help Calendar, you can post requests for support - things like meals for the family, rides to medical appointments, or just stopping by to visit. Members of your community can quickly find ways to help, and Lotsa will send reminders and help coordinate logistics automatically so nothing falls through the cracks.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Webinar/Video

    Managing Symptoms and Side Effects: How Caregivers Can Help

    SHARE

    Dr. Kit Cheng presents this 53 minute webinar.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    MBC Connect Phone App and Patient Registry

    MBC Alliance

    MBC Connect is an interactive, web and mobile friendly patient registry, where patients can share their MBC disease history, experiences, and quality of life information through brief, easy-to-use surveys. Information is encrypted and personally identifiable data is removed before it is released or shared. Designed by patients, for patients. The app also offers custom-tailored insights like MBC news, events, and clinical trial opportunities.

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    MBC Dictionary Slideshow

    Breastcancer.org

    Empower the Patient
  • Web/Website

    MBC Discussion Board

    Young Survival Coalition

    Connect online with young women with MBC

    Connect Patients with Support in the Community
  • Other

    MBC Project – Sample Sharing

    Broad Institute of MIT

    A data collection program run by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for MBC patients that shares consenting individuals’ tumor samples, medical information, and voice with the goal of speeding up development of future therapies.

    Collaborate in the Interest of the Patient
  • Blog

    MBC Stories

    SHARE

    Personal accounts of people living with MBC

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Webinar/Video

    MBC: Coping With October Webinar

    SHARE

    Those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer often struggle with additional negative feelings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Dizon speaks to women with MBC to offer encouragement and coping strategies specifically tailored for October-related issues.

    Reduce Patient Isolation
  • Webinar/Video

    Medicare: An In-Depth Look

    Triage Cancer

    This webinar will cover the basics of the Medicare system, including how to become eligible, the different “Parts,” and what to think about during open enrollment.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Webinar/Video

    Metastatic Breast Cancer 360: Conversations and Questions About Treatment and Quality of Life

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Improving quality of life, new research directions and how to make informed decisions about care.

    Offer Logistical Support at the Cancer Program
  • Article

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Communications Toolkit. The Dandelion Project. Dandelion Report.

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

    Phase 1 Report. Developing the Prototype. A guide for practitioners and their patients. To enable all people living with metastatic breast cancer to understand the disease itself and the implication of it, so they may fully participate in decision making around their treatment.

    Collaborate in the Interest of the Patient
  • Webinar/Video

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Educational Programs

    SHARE

    SHARE Cancer Support offers free educational programs conducted by innovative researchers, prominent surgeons and oncologists, and inspired complementary health practitioners. They have a full calendar of programs where you can learn what's happening with breast from the leading experts in the field. Live programs, in person and by webinar, are presented in a clear, user-friendly way, with Q&A sessions at the end.

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  • Blog

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Stories

    Breastcancer.org

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    Metastatic Navigator

    Young Survival Coalition

    The Metastatic Navigator presents the most up-to-date information on MBC including: treatment options; quality of life issues; communicating with healthcare providers, family and friends about your disease; lists of questions to ask your doctors; and resources available for additional assistance.

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    Metastatic Navigator for Young MBC Patients

    Young Survival Coalition

    Presents the most up-to-date information on treatment options; quality of life issues; communicating with health care providers, family and friends about the disease; a list of questions to ask your doctors; and more.

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    Metastatic Trial Search

    BreastCancerTrials.Org

    Metastatic Trial Search is a clinical trial matching service designed specifically for patients with metastatic breast cancer. Developed by BreastCancerTrials.org in collaboration with five breast cancer advocacy organizations. Providers can use Metastatic Trial Search to find trials for patients or refer patients to use it on their own.

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    Metastatic Young (MY) Living in Focus Empowerwed (LIFE) Guidebook

    Tigerlily Foundation

    Guidebook focused on meeting the needs of young women living with MBC, diagnosed under the age of 45 years old.

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  • Blog

    Metavivor Blog

    Metavivor

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    My Life Glossary

    Tigerlily Foundation

    Helps you understand important things about MBC in order to understand your diagnosis and make treatment decisions.

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  • Webinar/Video

    National Coalition For Cancer Survivorship

    National Coalition For Cancer Survivorship

    Marlene King discusses living with metastatic breast cancer and collaborative decision-making with her oncologist.

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    Newly Diagnosed Starter Page

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Network

    Starter page for what MBC means; connects to resource pages.

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    Newly Diagnosed Support Page

    Metavivor

    Support page for the newly diagnosed to find both validation and hope. For the non-patient family, friend or caregiver to gain a sense of what it means to be someone just beginning to live with stage IV breast cancer. Research and support pages.

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    Novela on Living with MBC

    SHARE

    This engaging and culturally sensitive tool is an illustrated guide for Latinas with metastatic breast cancer and their loved ones. Offered In English and In Spanish.

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  • Article

    Overcoming Isolation and Exposing Misconceptions

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance

    Speech given by Lila Romeo at a press briefing for the Global Advocacy Working Group.

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    Parenting Kit

    Sharsheret

    Education for parents on the impact of a diagnosis on children. Starter set of games and activities to occupy children during or post-treatment.

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  • Slides

    Partnering with Local Hospice Organizations to Improve Access to End of Life Services.

    Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center

    Slide deck. See this cancer center's model for partnering with their local hospice organization.

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    Patient Services, Inc.

    Inc.

    PSI is a national non-profit organization whose caring staff is committed to supporting people with expensive chronic illnesses and conditions through locating solutions with health insurance and assisting with premiums and prescription copayments to facilitate positive health and well-being.

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    Peer Helpline

    SHARE

    HELPLINE: 844-ASK-SHARE (844-275-7427). Trained metastatic peers ranging in age from early thirties to eighty. Some have been living with metastatic disease for many years. Available to answer patient questions, and give realistic hope and support. Fill out a form and have someone call you back, or you can reach them via email at helpline@sharecancersupport.org

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    Planning Ahead: End-of-Life Issues

    Breastcancer.org

    This section covers the financial, legal, practical, and physical issues to consider if you’re thinking about stopping treatment for metastatic breast cancer. You’ll find information about organizing your finances, managing symptoms and staying comfortable, and the support that hospice care can offer.

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    Preparing for Your Doctor’s Visit: A Worksheet for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Cancer Support Community

    Patients can complete this worksheet to help you talk with their health care team about symptoms, treatment options, side effects, and getting the emotional and practical support they need

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    Preparing for Your Own Death Checklist

    Oktodie.com

    6 page checklist covering topics including healthcare issues, opinions and options, medical and legal paperwork, communication with family and friends, personal clean-up, insurance issues, financial, business, personal effects, and funeral planning and logistics.

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    Protecting Yourself & Your Family by Planning Ahead

    Triage Cancer

    This webinar will cover the various documents that can make up an estate plan, things to consider as you begin the process of creating your plan and options available to individuals to protect their medical decision making rights.

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    Protecting Yourself & Your Family by Planning Ahead Webinar

    Triage Cancer

    This webinar will cover the various documents that can make up an estate plan, things to consider as you begin the process of creating your plan and options available to individuals to protect their medical decision making rights. 40 minutes.

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    Quick Guide to Disability Insurance

    Triage Cancer

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    Quick Guide to How the FMLA Works with Other Laws and Benefits

    Triage Cancer

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    Quick Guide To Medicare

    Triage Cancer

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    Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment & Planning

    Breastcancer.org

    Info page on building your medical team, molecular testing, research, etc.

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  • Research News on Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Breastcancer.org

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    Research Study Search Tool

    FORCE

    A filterable database (by stage and type) of research studies focused on hereditary cancers (such as BRCA, HER2, etc.) that may be enrolling patients.

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    Rethink Breast Cancer

    Rethink Young Women's Network

    Young women with metastatic breast cancer connect with others. Education for the public and healthcare community about the unique needs of young women with MBC. Tips and tricks to handle difficult conversations and situations, plan for the future and balance stress and anxiety. Rethink Young Women’s Network (RYWN) is a closed, online group comprised of young women across the country that have personal experience with breast cancer. Members ask questions, post relevant blogs & articles to discuss, and initiate meet-ups in their city.

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    Shady Pink Elephants End of Life Series

    Young Survival Coalition

    A series of three webinars tackling topics related to end of life.

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    SHARE About MBC Page

    SHARE

    Information and resources for MBC

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    Speak with Clinical Team at Sharsheret

    Sharsheret

    Patients may contact this clinical team of trained skilled mental health professionals and genetic counselors to speak privately at any point in their cancer journey. Confidential, psycho-social support and information to empower women and families to better understand individual circumstances, cope with unique challenges, and make informed decisions about treatment.

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  • Article

    SPIKES. A Six-Step Protocol for Delivering Bad News: Application to the Patient with Cancer

    The Oncologist

    A step by step approach to disclosing bad news – for the practitioner.

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    SSI/SSDI and Disability Resources

    Patient Advocate Foundation

    List of information on the resources available for Social Security Disability (SSD, or SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Social Security American Cancer Society How to Choose Credit Counseling Agency Hardin Benefits Group, Inc HeatShare Hill-Burton Program Managed RX Medical Information Resources Medicare National Association for the Terminally Ill National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc Needy Meds Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program www.patienttravel.org Salvation Army National Headquarters U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Utility Assistance (LIHEAP) Veterans Administration

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    Staff Training for Providers with Jewish Patients

    Sharsheret

    Train your staff about the culturally-relevant concerns of your Jewish patients facing breast cancer. We offer a brief webinar with our clinical staff to introduce some of the unique genetic, cultural, and religious issues that affect Jewish families.

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    Support Groups for MBC

    SHARE

    SHARE offers 10 telephone support groups each month specifically for those living with metastatic breast cancer. There is a specific group for young women and Spanish language support as well.

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    Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Forum

    Susan G. Komen

    Online forums for people with metastatic breast cancer to share their experiences with others.

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    Taking Time Off and Paying For It

    Triage Cancer

    Understanding how federal and state laws, employer policies, and disability insurance work together is key to being able to take time off work, maintain an income, and protect your job and employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. There are also options for caregivers who need to take time off work. This session will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family & Medical Leave Act, state leave laws, and disability insurance options, and explain how they can work together for you.

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    TEDTalks. Prepare For A Good End of Life

    TEDTalks

    Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.

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    TEDTalks. What Really Matters At the End of Life

    BJ Miller is a hospice and palliative medicine physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified graceful end of life for his patients.

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    Telephone Support Groups

    Metastatic Breast Cancer Network

    List of national support groups

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    Telephone Support Groups for MBC

    SHARE

    SHARE offers 10 telephone support groups each month specifically for those living with metastatic breast cancer. There is a specific group for young women and Spanish language support as well.

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    The Last Chapter: End of Life Decisions

    West Virginia Public Broadcasting

    This is a one-hour program which examines end-of-life care options and the need for advance directives including a living will, a medical power of attorney, and a POST form (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment. The Last Chapter focuses on empowering individuals in having the last word on how they life at the end of their lives.

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    The Legacy Project. Capturing the Memories of the Past and Planning for the Future

    The Legacy Project

    The legacy project provides a structured way to collect, save, and store family history information with stories, events, photographs, audio and video recordings, a family tree, and a scrapbook with stories, articles, pictures and documents. This can be a practical way of capturing a family's history and make a family legacy of many of the memories and precious events which represent a person's and family's life story. It also provides guidance on how you can plan your personal, financial and end-of-life care to help simplify necessary family duties and decisions so that your wishes are carried out.

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    The Underbelly. Illuminating Breast Cancer’s Darker Side.

    Underbelly

    A support blog for breast cancer patients that illuminates breast cancer’s darker side. Categories include Mastectomies, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Sex and Relationships, and more.

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    The Underbelly: MBC Weekly Spotlight

    Underbelly

    A candid, personal interview with a different MBC patient each week highlighting their legacy, goals, and commentary about life with MBC.

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    ThisIsKara Meditations

    This Is Kara

    Kara is a website which contains a range of guided mindfulness meditations designed to support people affected by cancer.

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  • YouTube

    Tired of It: Young Women, Metastatic Breast Cancer and Fatigue.

    Video Series

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  • Other

    Training Program for Support Group Leaders

    Metavivor

    Provide training for the patients with MBC who are interested in becoming Peer Leaders and starting their own support groups.

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  • Guide

    Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer Options Booklet

    Cancer Support Community

    This booklet covers treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Learn what you need to know right away to begin to move forward and make the best decisions for your care and your life.

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    Triage Cancer: Helping Navigate Cancer Survivorship

    Triage Cancer

    Triage Cancer helps survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates to navigate cancer survivorship though educational events, a national Speakers Bureau, and online tools and resources.

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    Triple Negative BC Helpline 877-880-TNBC

    Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

    The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation has partnered with Cancer Care to offer free, professional support services to patients, families and health providers coping with a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer. The helpline is staffed by experienced oncology social workers with specific knowledge of triple negative disease. Helpline: 877-880-TNBC (8622) M-Th, 9a-7p ET, F 9a-5p ET. Or email: TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org.

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    Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

    Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

    See the most recent information on Triple Negative Breast Cancer

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    Understanding MBC, TigerLily Foundation

    Tigerlily Foundation

    Resources on patient rights, disability, finances and insurance, work, dating, family, creating a support group, blog, social media, etc. for young women

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  • Fact Sheet

    What You Need to Know to Keep Your Bones Strong

    Sharsheret

    2 sided fact sheet

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    What’s New in Research and Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Forum for Patients and Families

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Highlights from the annual forum on October 21, 2017, sponsored by Dana-Farber's Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers and EMBRACE (Ending Metastatic Breast Cancer for Everyone).

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    Where Can Breast Cancer Come Back or Metastasize

    Breastcancer.org

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  • Article

    XRAYS – Making Sense of Cancer Headlines

    FORCE

    FORCE’s eXamining the Relevance of Articles for Young Survivors (XRAYS) program is a reliable resource for breast cancer research-related news and information. XRAYS reviews new breast cancer research, provides plain-language summaries, and rates how the media covered the topic. XRAYS is funded by the CDC.

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    Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) presents Love, Sex, Relationships: Body Acceptance After Diagnosis

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer

    Video Series

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    YSC Audio/Video Library

    Young Survival Coalition

    A collection of recordings of educational material for young women on a variety of topics, including research, living with breast cancer, practical matters and more. Some of the topics offered are: Breast Cancer and Young Women Breast Cancer by Type Treatment, Surgery and Reconstruction Treatment Side Effects Genetics and Personalized Medicine Clinical Trials Nutrition and Physical Wellness Emotional Wellness Family, Dating and Relationships Navigating End of Life Issues Family Planning and Pregnancy All of You: Sex, Intimacy and Body Image Handling the Details: Practical Matters, Career and Finances Breast Cancer and the Environment Advocacy, Policy and Telling Your Story Co-Survivors: Supporting Her and Caring for You

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