Metastatic Breast Cancer

An expert explained the importance of understanding different subtypes of metastatic breast cancer and available treatment options based on biomarker testing.

From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Here are answers to 10 questions patients asked at the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit about scans, treatment and clinical trials.

I’m approaching 10 years with stage 4 breast cancer, and this question tops the “most asked” list.

Before enrolling in a clinical trial for metastatic breast cancer, it’s important to know which are best suited for each individual, an expert said.

One specialist explained the ways palliative care, also known as supportive care, can assist patients during a breast cancer journey.

At the CURE® Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit, an expert discussed integrative methods that can improve quality of life.

Patients with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer can expect to undergo biomarker testing both at diagnosis and again if the disease progresses.

One expert explained the common side effects at every line of treatment for metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer during the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit.

Having my metastatic breast cancer experience turned into a piece of art was such a meaningful opportunity.

Having social media platforms to share breast cancer experiences changes the narrative for others who may empathize, a survivor and advocate said.

Enhertu lengthened the time to progression in patients with HR-positive, HER2-low or -ultralow metastatic breast cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration granted a breakthrough therapy designation to inavolisib plus Ibrance and fulvestrant for HR-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

When I received news of a fellow blogger’s demise, I was heartbroken.

After seeing how palliative care helped me through cancer, I now advocate for these services to other patients.

The FDA has approved Hercessi for the adjuvant treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer and HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

Prompted by a celebrity diagnosis of breast cancer, I looked at tools that could help my own kids.

My metastatic breast cancer has caused metastases to my brain, so it's important I advocate for my brain when symptoms arise.

Recurrence is common enough that all of us need to act on potential symptoms.

During the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit, an expert discussed her professional and personal experience with side effect management in metastatic breast cancer.

Bluebonnets are a tenacious flower, which have taught me to be tenacious through breast cancer.

When people tell me I have metastatic cancer, I don't let their doom and gloom stop me — I'm going to bloom like a flower.

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.