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Metastatic Breast Cancer:
Sparking Change Together
Leslie Koby
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: By the Numbers
1. American Cancer Society. Detailed Guide: Breast Cancer. Available at : http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003090-pdf.pdf. December 16, 2014.
2. O’Shaughnessy J. Extending Survival with Chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer. The Oncologist. 2005; 10: 20-29.
3. AdvancedBC.org. Silent voices: women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer share their needs and preferences for information, support and practical ser vice. Available at : http://www.advancedbc.org/node/26. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
4. Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. Most Common Statistics Cited for MBC. Available at : http://mbcn.org/education/category/most-commonly-used-statistics-for-mbc. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
5. GLOBOCAN 2012. Estimated Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide in 2012. Breast Cancer. Available at : http://globocan.iarc.fr/Pages/fact_sheets_cancer.aspx. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: By the Numbers
1. American Cancer Society. Detailed Guide: Breast Cancer. Available at : http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003090-pdf.pdf. December 16, 2014.
2. O’Shaughnessy J. Extending Survival with Chemotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer. The Oncologist. 2005; 10: 20-29.
3. AdvancedBC.org. Silent voices: women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer share their needs and preferences for information, support and practical ser vice. Available at : http://www.advancedbc.org/node/26. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
4. Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. Most Common Statistics Cited for MBC. Available at : http://mbcn.org/education/category/most-commonly-used-statistics-for-mbc. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
5. GLOBOCAN 2012. Estimated Cancer Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide in 2012. Breast Cancer. Available at : http://globocan.iarc.fr/Pages/fact_sheets_cancer.aspx. Accessed on December 16, 2014.
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What MBC Patients Want You to Know
“Early diagnosis does not
guarantee a cure”
“Breast Cancer progression
can occur regardless
of treatment or
preventative measures taken”
“MBC receives less research funding
compared to early-stage disease,
with only 7% of total investment”
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A Story Half Told
Angelo Merendino
“My life has been even more
enriched through Story Half
Told. I’ve met some wonderful
people. I’ve had some exciting
experiences. I’ve been able to
have my voice heard about
stage IV breast cancer and to
push information out there
that people I believe
desperately need.”
– Carol Miele
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The Time to Take Action is Now!
Introduce a resolution or memorial to draw attention to MBC and the need for
more research and support for patients
Conduct an informational hearing
Support MBC research through appropriations, collaborations and
supporting participation in clinical trials
Join a cancer caucus or start a cancer caucus
Leverage your communications channels to bring attention to MBC among
your constituents
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