Metastatic breast cancer cannot be cured but it can be treated. Treatment focuses on disease management while maintaining the best possible quality of life. The unfortunate reality is that a treatment will only work for so long, then another one is needed.
Joining us today are two women living with metastatic breast cancer who are sharing their experiences, living one treatment to the next. They are tireless advocates for research and the breakthroughs that will ensure their next treatment is available, when they need it. They’re sharing how they live life to the fullest and manage their day-to-day care.
Key Takeaways
- It’s important to find hope while living treatment to treatment
- Recognize the physical and emotional toll of treatment, even when you look well
- Advocate for research, clinical trials, and discoveries that lead to better treatments
- Live in the present, prioritize quality of life, and give yourself grace
Chapters
00:00 — Living with metastatic breast cancer
03:25 — The reality of treatment after treatment
07:45 — The emotional weight of uncertainty
13:23 — Why metastatic breast cancer research matters
26:34 — Living in the present and finding hope
Learn more at realpink.komen.org and komen.org
Real Pink, by Susan G. Komen, shares real stories and expert insights to support people navigating breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.
