Lymphodepletion in Cancer Immunotherapy
Learn what lymphodepletion is, why it is used during immunotherapy treatment, the pros and cons of lymphodepletion, and the related research.
Local Therapies for Liver Mets
Learn how liver mets are currently managed and what newer research has found.
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Brain Mets
Learn about the side effects of brain tumor radiation, why you might experience a specific side effect, and how medications, diet, and lifestyle changes may help.
Screening for Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Current guidelines about screening for brain mets are being questioned. Read about the pros and cons of BCBM screening.
What is Next-Generation Sequencing?
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is when all of the genes in a tumor are tested for genomic mutations. Read the discussions about whether NGS improves survival and quality of life, and the ESMO recommendations regarding NSG for patients with metastatic cancers (including breast).
Different Types of Imaging Scans: How, When, and Why They are Used
This month, we begin a series about how scans are used to diagnose metastatic disease, look for new sites of metastasis, monitor progression, and assess treatment response.
Metastatic Breast Cancer at a Young Age
Young women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer often have unique experiences because of the career, family and social features of their age. Learn more.
Metastatic Breast Cancer at a Young Age
Young women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer often have unique experiences because of the career, family and social features of their age. Learn more.
Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer in Older People
Geriatric oncology is a specialty that focuses on treating and researching cancer in older people. As we age, our bodies are more likely to develop many different kinds of health issues, from high blood pressure and arthritis to heart disease.
Treating metastatic breast cancer in older patients can mean balancing the side effects of MBC treatments with other illnesses and the medicines needed to manage them.
- In this video from Cancer.Net, Cancer Care for Older Adults An Introduction, Hyman Muss, MD, gives an overview of the goals of geriatric oncology.
- SHARE: An Unheard Majority: How Older Women Experience a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Managing Anxiety
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.
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- Breastcancer.org (Audio): Managing Loneliness and Anxiety in this Time of Social Distancing
- Young Survival Coalition (Video): MBC: Depression and Anxiety After Diagnosis
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: 10 Tips for Managing Cancer-Related Stress and Anxiety
- Fox Chase Cancer Center: Mindfulness May Help Women Cope With Metastatic Breast Cancer