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Forum: Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

A place for those managing the ups & downs of a Stage IV/metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Please respect that this forum is for Stage IV members only. There is a separate forum For Family and Caregivers of People with a STAGE IV Diagnosis.

• NEW BCO Page: Expanded Access and Right to Try for MBC

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  Created by: Moderators on May 14, 2019 09:13AM

  Latest post: May 14, 2019 09:13AM by Moderators

• Important Stage IV Topics and Links for Stage IV Newbies

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  Created by: Moderators on Apr 7, 2012 12:45PM

  Latest post: Apr 7, 2012 12:45PM by Moderators

• If you are not Stage IV but have questions, you may post here

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  Created by: chrissyb on Mar 3, 2012 05:22PM

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• Myths/Misconceptions about MBC- please share with us!

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  Created by: Moderators on Mar 22, 2019 12:50PM

  Latest post: May 14, 2019 01:04PM by ShetlandPony

• MBC and Your Job -- what's your story?

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  Created by: Moderators on Nov 15, 2018 11:55AM

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• Need Your Tips for Members Newly Diagnosed Stage IV

  110 Posts 5,679 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Oct 5, 2016 11:22AM

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• For those on Ibrance, PFIZER Oncology Together can provide help

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  Created by: Moderators on Dec 11, 2017 10:32AM

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• Would like your feedback: Patient - Doctor Relationships

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  Created by: Moderators on Sep 6, 2017 10:42AM

  Latest post: Apr 21, 2019 10:26AM by Moderators

• Would you share your Stage IV story with us?

  411 Posts 46,343 Views

  Created by: Moderators on May 18, 2015 05:14AM

  Latest post: Apr 20, 2019 01:54PM by JCSLibrarian

• How Many Are We?

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  Created by: zarovka on Jul 3, 2016 08:13PM

  Latest post: Mar 31, 2019 12:29PM by Hjertemor

• Share your genetic testing story with us on video (in US)?!

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  Created by: Moderators on Feb 6, 2019 01:59PM

  Latest post: Mar 20, 2019 07:19PM by MiriamWillits

• Request a Free MBC Guide about Treatments, SE's, and more..."

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  Created by: Bestbird on May 15, 2015 05:54PM

  Latest post: Mar 19, 2019 01:49PM by SandiBeach57

• Mets Members: Could you share your insight?

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  Created by: Moderators on Jun 22, 2017 11:57AM

  Latest post: Jan 30, 2019 11:32AM by Ailurophile

• MBC Connect patient registry just launched!

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 16, 2018 10:56AM

  Latest post: Dec 19, 2018 08:00AM by Moderators

• Please share "tips" you may have for caregivers

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 24, 2018 07:53AM

  Latest post: Oct 26, 2018 11:47AM by Parrynd1

• ​Receive Articles Specific to Your Metastatic Diagnosis

  25 Posts 1,426 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Oct 13, 2015 01:40PM

  Latest post: Oct 24, 2018 07:28AM by Moominmamma

• Practical tips for day-to-day matters- please share with us

  43 Posts 1,268 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Jun 13, 2017 10:55AM

  Latest post: Oct 29, 2017 07:38AM by Bigbhome

• Ways to lower the cost of metastatic breast cancer

  7 Posts 646 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Mar 27, 2017 01:20PM

  Latest post: Oct 7, 2017 06:19AM by HLB

• Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial Search

  35 Posts 3,620 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Sep 24, 2015 08:00AM

  Latest post: Oct 3, 2016 02:01PM by artistatheart

• Our "Central Address Book"

  78 Posts 12,535 Views

  Created by: nowheregirl on Jul 16, 2008 10:31AM

  Latest post: Jul 2, 2016 05:42PM by zarovka

• Halaven - Day 1

  2,301 Posts 45,405 Views

  Created by: PJB on Dec 14, 2010 12:05PM

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• XGEVA let's talk about the good and the side effects

  130 Posts 3,683 Views

  Created by: dixiebell on Jun 14, 2015 06:57AM

  Latest post: 2 hours ago by dlb823

• How do you respond to stupid things people say?

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  Created by: Annanza on May 20, 2019 08:45PM

  Latest post: 3 hours ago by Annanza

• My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

  8,919 Posts 128,302 Views

  Created by: Micmel on Jul 6, 2017 05:38PM

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• Alpelisib

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  Created by: SusaninSF on Jun 25, 2018 10:20PM

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• All About Doxil

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  Created by: wallaby715 on Apr 10, 2019 12:04PM

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• All about Xeloda

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  Created by: Lynn1 on Jul 25, 2011 05:08AM

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• Stage IV NED crew : let's support each other

  1,034 Posts 39,539 Views

  Created by: Boo123 on Apr 21, 2015 02:34PM

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• How are people with liver mets doing?

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