Depression & Metastatic Breast Cancer

bctt on September 4, 2020

Depression is common after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, whether caused by treatment or emotional stress. To learn more about depression after a metastatic diagnosis and the impact of seeking support, check out the links in this issue.

Managing Anxiety

bctt on June 1, 2020

Anxiety is a common part of living with metastatic breast cancer. If you find yourself feeling more stressed than normal, you’re not alone. Plus, you’re living with MBC in the midst of unpredictable transitions related to COVID-19.

Below, listen to a podcast on managing loneliness and anxiety when you may not be near your friends and family, or watch a video on anxiety and depression after a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. If you’re feeling anxious, you’ll find links with tips for coping with anxiety.

Managing Lymphedema

bctt on January 2, 2019

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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 of life of individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. Below are websites and organizations that provide lymphedema-related information and support.

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Reporting Side Effects in Cancer Clinical Trials

bctt on December 1, 2018

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.

Researchers are also expanding the data they collect to include patient-reported outcomes.

The articles below describe studies that have explored ways to collect patient-reported outcomes, why words like “tolerable” and “manageable” may not reflect patients’ actual experiences, the need for studies to collect data on how long side effects last, and ways to streamline reporting of adverse events to the FDA to improve patient safety.