Metastatic Breast Cancer
Introduction
About Breast Cancer
Normally, our cells only grow to replace damaged cells or when needed (for example, breast cells grow when they are needed to make milk when a woman is pregnant). When abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way, they form a cancer. Some cancers may eventually spread into other parts of the body.
Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms
- A lump in the breast
- Sore nipple
- A change in its shape (such as the nipple turning in)
- Fluid discharge from the nipple
- Dimpling in the skin of the breast
- Discomfort or swelling in the armpit
- Rash or red and swollen breasts
- Pain
How Can We Help?
Navigating Your Way Forward
What This Means for You
How The Information Is Presented to You
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
Planning Your Treatment
Treatment Options
Making Your Decision
Ongoing Care
Resources
More Information
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
The most important facts about metastatic breast cancer.
Planning Your Treatment
While treatment can be complex, the planning stage with your doctor is important. Use this time to understand your diagnosis and staging. You will also be able to review treatment options and follow-up care with various other healthcare professionals.
💡Feel free to take notes or ask questions along the way.
Treatment Options
Cancer treatment may involve a combination of therapies. Discuss your treatment options with your doctor to make informed decisions based on reliable information.
Making Your Decision
When faced with a critical health issue, making healthcare decisions confidently is important. A patient decision aid can be incredibly helpful for this purpose. We support your decision-making process by providing relevant, timely information and guiding you in considering all available options.
Ongoing Care
It can be upsetting to discover that you have metastatic breast cancer and that treatment may be ongoing. But there are ways in which you can ensure you enjoy a good quality of life. Your journey to managing this disease may include post-surgery care and treatment, nutrition, exercise and managing relationships. You also have access to resources and practical information for ongoing management of your cancer treatment.
Additional Support
Whether it is emotional support, financial aid, community support, or personal cancer stories, please understand that there are resources and support made available for you as you move forward through your breast cancer diagnosis.
FAQs On Metastatic Breast Cancer
Get answers to frequently asked questions on metastatic breast cancer.
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
Planning Your Treatment
💡Feel free to take notes or ask questions along the way
Treatment Options
Making Your Decision
Ongoing Care
Additional Support
Whether it is emotional support, financial aid, community support, or personal cancer stories, please understand that there are resources and support made available for you as you move forward through your breast cancer diagnosis.
