LIVING WITH MBC
Your care is about more than treatment.
Explore practical, downloadable resources for understanding your diagnosis, managing medications, planning ahead, protecting your emotional well-being, and staying connected to yourself and others.
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The RESTORE: Hope in Action guide is a supportive resource that helps women newly diagnosed with stage 4 (metastatic) breast cancer understand their diagnosis and navigate their first steps. It explains what it means when breast cancer spreads, breaks down receptor status in simple terms, and offers practical guidance for preparing for appointments, asking questions, seeking second opinions, and communicating with doctors.
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The Planning Ahead guide helps women living with metastatic breast cancer prepare for the real-life impacts of their diagnosis beyond treatment. It provides practical steps for navigating healthcare costs, understanding workplace rights, managing income changes, and accessing financial support resources. It also encourages proactive conversations and planning so patients can feel more in control, supported, and prepared for the future.
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The RESTORE: Medication Management guide is a simple, supportive resource for women with stage 4 breast cancer who are taking multiple medications. It explains why many medicines may be needed, offers clear tips for staying organized and safe, and highlights common challenges—especially among Black and Hispanic women—such as feeling overwhelmed or unsure about side effects. It encourages asking questions, speaking up, and keeping track of medicines, and includes patient quotes and links to trustworthy resources.
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The Managing It All guide helps women living with metastatic breast cancer stay organized while managing multiple medications and chronic conditions. It provides practical tools for building routines, tracking medications, and coordinating care across providers. The guide reinforces that with the right systems and support, managing complex health needs can feel more manageable and less overwhelming.
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The Mental Health & Emotional Wellness Roadmap empowers women living with metastatic breast cancer to take small, daily actions to support their emotional well-being. It offers practical strategies like setting boundaries, creating moments of calm, and building a support system to reduce overwhelm and stress. The guide reinforces that prioritizing mental health is essential and that patients deserve care that supports both their mind and body.
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The Intimacy & Connection guide helps women navigate changes in their bodies, relationships, and sense of self while maintaining meaningful connection. It encourages open communication, self-compassion, and redefining intimacy on one’s own terms. The guide reinforces that patients are still worthy of love, desire, and closeness, and that support is available for both emotional and physical aspects of intimacy.
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