What is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day?
National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, October 13th, focuses on the estimated 271,270 Americans diagnosed with this deadly disease.
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Each year, breast cancer treatments for all sorts of breast cancer are improving. Metastatic cancer, a stage IV cancer, is affecting all regions of the body. It affects the liver, lungs, brain, lymph nodes, and other organs. Each year, both men and women are diagnosed. In addition,, there are various forms of metastatic breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October. Although the awareness campaign mainly focuses on preventative steps such as mammography, it is important to know that research continues for a cure for metastatic breast cancer. Many with metastatic breast cancer require medical assistance and a knowledge support system.
Treatment options continue to expand. A clinical team will have options whether a patient opts for a trial or a more traditional approach to therapy. Either way, a support network of family and friends helps with the anxiety and changes that accompany the diagnosis.
