Overcoming Challenges of a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A panel of patient advocates living with metastatic breast cancer and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker discuss the mental health impact of the disease, the importance of self-care, challenges faced by women of color, and the importance of clinical trials.

EP. 1: Stories of Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 13th 2021

Shirley Mertz, MA, JD, Lisa Laudico, and Sheila McGlown share their stories of being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

EP. 2: Social Impact of Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 13th 2021

The panel discusses the social impact of metastatic breast cancer diagnosis on the relationships in their lives.

EP. 3: Coping with a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

October 21st 2021

Julie Larson, LCSW, and a panel of women living with metastatic breast discuss the impact of the disease on mental health and resources to consider as a patient.

EP. 4: Self-Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer

October 21st 2021

People living with metastatic breast cancer share highlights of their personal self-care strategies.

EP. 5: Self-Inventory for Metastatic Breast Cancer

October 27th 2021

Julie Larson, LCSW, discusses the concept of self-inventory and questions patients may ask themselves to evaluate their health.

EP. 6: Importance of Support Groups in Metastatic Breast Cancer

October 27th 2021

Lisa Laudico provides insight into the value of support groups in metastatic breast cancer.

EP. 7: Finding a Support Group for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients

November 4th 2021

The panel discusses strategies for locating appropriate support groups for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

EP. 8: Racial Disparities Faced by Women of Color with Breast Cancer

November 4th 2021

Sheila McGlown identifies the racial disparities that exist in the treatment of breast cancer, particularly those faced by women of color, and discusses reasons why these disparities may exist.

EP. 9: Addressing Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer

November 10th 2021

The panel elaborates on the racial disparities in the care of breast cancer and the need for systemic change to address these disparities.

EP. 10: Underrepresentation in Clinical Trials: The Racial Disparities of Breast Cancer Research

November 10th 2021

Sheila McGlown provides insight into the underrepresentation of women of color in clinical trials for breast cancer and discusses reasons for these disparities.

EP. 11: Overview of Clinical Trials

November 17th 2021

Shirley Mertz, MA, JD, provides an overview of clinical trials and how they are conducted.

EP. 12: Locating Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

November 17th 2021

The panel discusses resources available for locating relevant clinical trials for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

EP. 13: Clinical Trial Considerations in Metastatic Breast Cancer

November 19th 2021

Julie Larson, LCSW, provides insight into reasons for joining clinical trials, finding trials from peers, and trials for purposes other than cancer treatment.

EP. 14: Role of Patient Advocates in Metastatic Breast Cancer

November 19th 2021

The panel provides closing thoughts on patient advocacy and advocacy activities.