TODAY IS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY! 
MBCN is a national independent advocacy group of and for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. We give those living with stage 4 breast cancer a greater voice in the breast cancer community.
Be sure to see the: Selected Resources for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Beside the usual support resources you would expect to find, there is also information concerning air transportation & financial assistance.
National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer
Estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer in the United States in 2009:
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New cases: 192,370 (female); 1,910 (male) |
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Deaths: 40,170 (female); 440 (male) |
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Breast Cancer
to learn about breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
For an overview of research advances:
Cancer Advances In Focus: Breast Cancer
SPANISH:
Cáncer de seno (mama)
Información introductoria
Lo que usted necesita saber sobre™ el cáncer de seno
Cambios comunes en los senos
Cáncer inflamatorio de seno: preguntas y respuestas
Resources in English & Spanish
About:
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever....Read More.
NEW: Breast Cancer Clinical Trials information
BreastCancerTrials.org was developed specifically for women and men interested in breast cancer trials. On our website you can:
Learn about the benefits of taking part in a clinical trial, and the questions to ask before you do.
Use our trial matching service to find trials that might be right for you. Contact research sites through our unique messaging service.
Browse all trials in BreastCancerTrials.org.
More Information:
MedlinePlus: Breast Cancer [English]
MedlinePlus: Cáncer de seno [Spanish]
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