Additional Resources
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ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Phone-based one-to-one mentoring and a personalized mentor matching service for breast cancer patients, their families and friends.
BrainMetsBC.org
Up-to-date information on treatment options for women whose breast cancer has spread to the brain.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Extensive information, including personal stories from women living with metastatic disease.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
The proactive advocacy voice in the metastatic breast cancer community.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Insurance and healthcare access assistance for people with a life-threatening illness.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Provides discussion forums and educational programs for women with triple-negative tumors.
Triple Step Toward the Cure
Information, emotional support, and financial assistance for patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
I Have Metastatic (Stage IV) Disease
This is the place to start on BCT if you:
- Were recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body)
- Have previously had one or more therapies for metastatic breast cancer
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What Types of Studies are Available?
Breast Cancer Treatment
Researchers are studying new drug treatments and new drug combinations that may be effective against metastatic breast cancer. These include:
- Biological therapies that target proteins that help tumors grow.
- Vaccines that may create an immune response to breast cancer cells.
- Chemotherapy regimens that include new drugs or new drug combinations.
- Hormone therapies for tumors fueled by estrogen.
Biological Therapy Trials: Advanced Disease
Vaccine Therapy Trials
Chemotherapy Trials
Hormone Therapy Trials
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
These trials are investigating whether complementary and alternative approaches to cancer care, such as acupuncture, exercise and diet, or certain herbs or supplements, can help reduce side effects associated with cancer treatment and improve quality of life.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
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Supportive Care
These trials are looking at programs that can improve the quality of life of individuals managing metastatic disease.
Supportive Care Studies
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