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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.

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  Created by: Moderators on Jun 22, 2020 03:49PM

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• Important Stage IV Topics and Links for Stage IV Newbies

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  Created by: Moderators on Apr 7, 2012 03:45PM

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• Would you share your Stage IV story with us?

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  Created by: Moderators on May 18, 2015 08:14AM

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• What you wish your friends knew

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 14, 2019 01:41PM

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

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  Created by: chrissyb on Mar 3, 2012 08:22PM

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• Need Your Tips for Members Newly Diagnosed Stage IV

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 5, 2016 02:22PM

  Latest post: Sep 23, 2020 12:19PM by lizzibee1

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

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  Created by: Moderators on Mar 22, 2019 03:50PM

  Latest post: Aug 30, 2020 05:06PM by JUDY_MEIBACH

• Now Enrolling: DESTINY-Breast04 Trial for low HER2 bc

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 27, 2020 12:21PM

  Latest post: Aug 27, 2020 12:21PM by Moderators

• Now Enrolling: DESTINY-Breast02 Trial for HER2+ adv/mets

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 27, 2020 12:18PM

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• Need your tips for taking a CDK 4/6 inhibitor

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  Created by: Moderators on Jul 30, 2019 11:59AM

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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 01:32PM

  Latest post: Jun 2, 2020 09:03PM by M-and-M37

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

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  Created by: Moderators on Nov 15, 2018 02:55PM

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• Getting your health records and research participation

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  Created by: Moderators on Jan 24, 2020 02:38PM

  Latest post: Apr 20, 2020 11:56AM by Moderators

• The ELAINE study is recruiting (Lasofoxifene). Read here.

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  Created by: Moderators on Dec 10, 2019 06:30PM

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• Our "Central Address Book"

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  Created by: nowheregirl on Jul 16, 2008 01:31PM

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• Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial Search

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  Created by: Moderators on Sep 24, 2015 11:00AM

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• How to find mental health resources

  17 Posts 356 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Aug 14, 2019 01:43PM

  Latest post: Jan 18, 2020 03:30PM by Jacque1102

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

  126 Posts 5,039 Views

  Created by: Bestbird on May 15, 2015 08:54PM

  Latest post: Dec 5, 2019 01:09PM by Bestbird

• Circle of Care: Finding Support with MBC series

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 13, 2019 08:07AM

  Latest post: Oct 13, 2019 08:07AM by Moderators

• How to ask for help

  8 Posts 222 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Aug 14, 2019 01:46PM

  Latest post: Oct 2, 2019 12:08PM by 3-16-2011

• Ways to lower the cost of metastatic breast cancer

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  Created by: Moderators on Mar 27, 2017 04:20PM

  Latest post: Aug 8, 2019 03:39PM by vlnrph

• MBC Connect patient registry. Important. Check it out.

  4 Posts 305 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Oct 16, 2018 01:56PM

  Latest post: Dec 19, 2018 11:00AM by Moderators

• A place to talk death and dying issues

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  Created by: ma111 on Jun 7, 2011 03:43PM

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• How are people with liver mets doing?

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  Created by: blondie1 on Aug 16, 2013 07:02PM

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• Are you currently (or have you been) in a Clinical Trial?

  1,418 Posts 36,012 Views

  Created by: Kattysmith on Nov 29, 2018 07:40AM

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• Anyone else have scans this week?

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  Created by: finallyoverit on Dec 1, 2020 12:49PM

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• DES Daughters with advanced breast cancer

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• Stage V MBC Fitness

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  Created by: zarovka on Jan 2, 2017 07:46PM

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