Support for all Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The following organizations are safe places in the MBC community; where you can find support for you and your family, and ask questions as you try to navigate your diagnosis and treatment.
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Life Support MBC Panel Discussions
We know that the challenges women face while living with MBC are endless, so we assemble a team of experts quarterly for in-person (virtual option) panel discussions to tackle the topics that are not talked about enough. From raising kids while living with this disease to sexual health, to clinical trials and the different subtypes of MBC, we have you covered.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance
Infinite Strength is a proud member of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance. Their mission is to extend life, to enhance quality of life, and to end suffering and death from MBC by: Advancing MBC research. Improving access to quality treatments and care. Empowering people through increased education and information about the disease, and access to available resources.
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CancerCare
Founded in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Our comprehensive services include case management, counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All CancerCare services are provided by master’s-prepared oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
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Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer has programs and services for those newly diagnosed, in treatment and living with Metastatic Breast Cancer. They work with leading healthcare and wellness professionals to provide trusted information regarding medical, emotional, practical and lifestyle concerns. Information is accessible in person, online, by phone and in print. In addition, their Breast Cancer Helpline offers peer to peer support. All services are provided free of charge.
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Outcomes4Me
Outcomes4Me is on a mission to empower breast cancer patients to take control of their cancer care. Outcomes4Me has created a free app that allows breast cancer patients regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location to get access to their medical records, understand their treatment options, and find clinical trials based on their diagnosis. The app is filled with free resources ranging from webinars with top oncologists to financial assistance programs. Patients can even track and manage their symptoms in order to share with their doctors in an effort to feel and live a better life.
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SurvivingBreastCancer.org
The mission of SurvivingBreastCancer.org (SBC), a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is to empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. SBC serves as an educational and virtual community platform- offering support from meeting patients and their families where they are on the continuum of a cancer diagnosis. SBC incorporates an integrative and collaborative approach to breast cancer, from risk reduction strategies and prevention, to treatment, survivorship, living with a terminal diagnosis, navigating end of life, and beyond.
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Unite for HER
Unite for HER provides integrative therapies and services to breast and ovarian cancer patients, including a lifelong program for metastatic breast cancer patients and recurrent ovarian cancer patients. Through the Unite for HER Wellness Program, patients can receive services like nutritional counseling, meal deliveries, professional counseling, fitness classes, and more, at no personal cost. The Unite for HER Wellness Program is available to patients in the United States.
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WILDFIRE Magazine
WILDFIRE is a magazine specifically designed with you, the young breast cancer survivor and fighter, in mind. Our contributors are all diagnosed under the age of 45 - a growing population decades younger than average breast cancer fighter with few age-appropriate resources available. Each issue contains written and visual work from young women survivors just like you from all over the world. Each issue is on a theme related to survivorship.
Infinite Strength purchases copies of these magazines on behalf of patients. Quantities are limited, but If you would like a copy of a certain issue free of charge, please contact roberta@infinitestrength.org and we will do all possible to fulfill your request.
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Patient Power®
Patient Power® is a leader in supporting cancer patients and caregivers in their treatment journey.
Patient Power is devoted to supporting cancer patients, care partners and their loved ones through education and advocacy—empowering them to get the right treatment at the right time, while engaging the best healthcare team possible. Patient Power interviews top medical experts and researchers to offer the most current findings and information, as well as personal accounts from dedicated advocates and inspiring, knowledgeable patients.
We are committed to helping each person approach their illness in a way that gives them the best chance of regaining and maintaining good health—by fully understanding their individual diagnosis, to seeking the best care, to getting second or third opinions, to consider a clinical trial.
Resources
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In Her Words
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MBC Panel Discussions
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National Resource Portal