Episode 9 - Where to Start? Navigating a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Update: 2022-12-21

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A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can feel overwhelming for both patients and their loved ones. In this episode, oncology nurse, Fiona Macdonald, guides us through navigating a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis by answering the question of “where to start.” This episode also features helpful resources, as well as coping strategies and ways to prioritize mental health while living with metastatic breast cancer. This podcast episode was supported by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

Helpful links and resources:

Metastatic Breast Cancer Handbook: A guide for individuals living with stage IV breast cancer

Community and Support Groups

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Episode 9 - Where to Start? Navigating a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Episode 9 - Where to Start? Navigating a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN)

Episode 9 - Where to Start? Navigating a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis