#MetastaticBreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Each year, treatments for all kinds of breast cancer are improving. Metastatic cancer is a stage IV cancer invading all areas of the body. It affects the liver, lungs, brain, lymph nodes, and more. Both men and women are diagnosed each year. Additionally, there are different types of metastatic breast cancer.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the awareness campaign mainly focuses on preventative measures such as mammography, it is important to know research continues for a cure for metastatic breast cancer. Those with metastatic breast cancer require treatment options and an understanding support system.
Treatment options continually advance. Whether a patient chooses a trial or a more standard approach to treatment, a clinical team will provide options. Either way, a support system of family and friends helps to manage the stress and adjustments that come with the diagnosis.
The day also gives a voice to those who live with metastatic breast cancer. It encourages the world to learn more about the disease, how it progresses, affects the person and those around them. It raises awareness of the need for treatment options, research, and more.
HOW TO OBSERVE METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
Learn more about metastatic breast cancer. Support friends or family members who may have received this diagnosis by offering assistance and listening to their needs. It’s a devastating diagnosis to receive. While many breast cancers can be cured, metastatic breast cancer cannot. Not yet. Donate to help fund research. Find out how you can help by visiting https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/.
