Metastatic Breast Cancer | Tumor

CURE’s metastatic breast cancer page features the latest cancer news and updates on metastatic breast cancer Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in metastatic breast cancer.

Goals of Treatment After Progression of HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 30th 2021, 12:00pm

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Caitlin Flanagan, a patient with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, shares her goals of treatment after progression of disease.

Progression of HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 30th 2021, 12:00pm

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Caitlin Flanagan, a patient with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, shares the hope she had after progression because of the ongoing research for HER2+ breast cancer, and Sara A. Hurvitz, M.D., reviews the drug regimens available in this realm.

Pennies from Heaven: A Sign to Keep Going

March 27th 2021, 6:00pm

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A woman who is living with metastatic breast cancer pens a tribute to a late friend and fellow patient, Penny, who continues to send her signs that help her keep going.

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

March 23rd 2021, 4:00pm

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A patient with metastatic cancer writes what it has been like to face the dilemma of receiving an effective cancer therapy that may put her heart at risk.

Emerging Therapies Show Promise in Treating Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 16th 2021, 1:00pm

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An expert discusses the potential that several novel therapies hold in treating metastatic breast cancer, including PARP inhibitors, immunotherapy and antibody drug conjugates. Each therapy type has an FDA-approved option to potentially provide patients with better outcomes and quality of life.

Understanding HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 16th 2021, 12:00pm

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Sara A. Hurvitz, M.D., reviews the history of HER2+ breast cancer and the progressive research that has been done in this disease.

Understanding Treatment Options for HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 16th 2021, 12:00pm

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Caitlin Flanagan, a patient with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, describes her experience learning about the surplus of treatment options and how she overcame her initial apprehension.

Being Diagnosed With HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

March 16th 2021, 12:00pm

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Caitlin Flanagan, a patient with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, shares her initial impression of when she was diagnosed.

Classifying Breast Cancer

March 16th 2021, 12:00pm

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Sara A. Hurvitz, M.D., describes the subtypes, staging and grading of breast cancer.

FDA to Evaluate Status of 6 Cancer Drug Indications That Were Granted Accelerated Approvals

March 14th 2021, 3:00pm

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The FDA announced that a special committee will review the indications of several cancer drugs that were granted accelerated approval as confirmatory trials showed they failed to demonstrate efficacy.