Evidence-Based Information on Herbs and Supplements

bctt on December 1, 2018

Herbs and supplements are widely advertised as beneficial to cancer patients. But how do you know which ones are safe?

Talking to Kids About MBC

bctt on November 1, 2018

If you are a parent, there will come a time when you need to talk to your child(ren) about your diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.

Below are articles, personal stories and websites that can help you have that conversation. We’ve also included a link to a children’s book, The Cancer That Wouldn’t Go Away.

If there are resources we missed that you have found helpful, please let us know.

Where to Find Financial Support

bctt on October 3, 2018

Studies have found that about one in three cancer patients reports having difficulties paying their medical bills. In this issue, we provide links to organizations and programs that may be able to help you manage bills related to your cancer or its treatments.

Education
Services & Support
Companies that Work with Trial Sponsors to Help Patients

Click on the links below to learn about companies that help trial participants with finances and travel. Consider asking if these services are available for a trial that you are interested in.

Additional Resources

Living with MBC

bctt on September 1, 2018

What is it like to live with Metastatic Breast Cancer?

In this issue, we provide insights via links to a video of Dana-Farber social worker Liz Farrell discussing life with MBC with two patients and LBBC’s Guide to the Newly Diagnosed.

Below you will also find a link to stories on MBCN by patients who’ve lived with metastatic breast cancer for 10 years or longer.

Finding Support Groups

bctt on August 1, 2018

Looking for a support group? We’ve collected a list of programs that provide support groups in person, online, and on the phone to help you find what you need.

Share Links, Give Feedback, Tell Us Your Story

bctt on July 1, 2018

Metastatic Trial Talk was designed to contribute to and advance the metastatic breast cancer community’s awareness of clinical trials.

Have you read a good article you think others should know about? Do you have a blog that focuses on metastatic breast cancer research or talks about your experience in a clinical trial? Use the form below to submit links, comments, feedback, your story–or anything else you want to talk about.

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Looking for a Helpline?

bctt on July 1, 2018

Sometimes you want to pick up the phone and talk to someone who you know will understand what you are going through. Susan G Komen, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Cancer Support Community are three nonprofits that provide helplines for cancer patients and their family members.