Metastatic Breast Cancer

A time to reflect on changes we can make while we still have time, despite having cancer.

Researchers on a phase 1b/2 trial dosed their first patient with samuraciclib and ARV-471, a novel treatment regimen for patients with a breast cancer subset.

Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, who received a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer in 2022, works as a death doula to provide end-of-life support to patients and their families.

I felt like I had to come back to life after hearing the word “metastatic.”

The Food and Drug Administration granted a Fast Track designation to the novel drug, ARV-471 for patients with metastatic or locally advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

Cancer is a dark place, but we can bring light to it.

Wait for the other shoe to drop, or grab each day for all it’s worth?

Soon after experiencing headaches and other symptoms, I spoke up to my oncologist — and I’m glad I did.

The introduction of Tukysa to Kadcyla emtansine significantly improved progression-free survival versus placebo plus Kadcyla in patients with previously treated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

Patients with HR-positive HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, including elderly patients, derived a progression-free and overall survival benefit with Kisqali plus endocrine therapy compared with placebo plus endocrine therapy.

As Shannen Doherty revealed her cancer diagnoses and upcoming podcast and a woman with breast cancer completed her bucket list, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Dato-DXd lengthened the average time it took patients with HR-positive, HER2-low or -negative metastatic breast cancer to experience disease progression, study results showed.

Nine years of Pinktober while living with metastatic breast cancer.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I set intentions — both spiritual and practical — that helped guide me through the experience.

Patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer may receive sufficient first-line treatment with Perjeta plus Herceptin without chemotherapy.

The statistics for metastatic are grim, so I made a list of my own numbers instead.

Genetic testing is the norm for cancer patients with familial history. How did I let it slip through the crack?

The application for capivasertib plus Faslodex in patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer has also been granted priority review, meaning that the FDA has six months to make a decision.

From Shannen Doherty’s announcement that her breast cancer spread to her brain to a nonprofit being established in memory of the late YouTuber, Technoblade, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

After seeing my friend get off the merry-go-round of advanced cancer treatment, I am starting to think more seriously and soberly about my next options and decisions.

Who would have thought that a small dinosaur toy helped give me the strength to fight metastatic breast cancer?

Integrating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis with the life you have takes time and effort.

I'm thankful that I spoke up about my bone pain related to cancer metastases.

Is it always one or the other? Can good news in one person’s cancer experience do good for the community?

When I was first diagnosed, I wasn’t sure what kind of support to ask for, but now I’m thankful to have many wonderful forms of support around me.

HER3-DXd proved to be safe and efficacious in treating patients with HER3-expressing metastatic breast cancer, recent study results showed.

Sometimes, hundreds of pages of cancer information still just doesn’t connect with the person who needs it.

Pre- and post-menopausal patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation are eligible to participate in the next round of Fablyn’s upcoming clinical trial.

Here are a few ways I stay grounded throughout cancer.