Videos

From letting go of people in their lives who don’t “get it” to connecting to people who do (be it family, friends, or in an organized support group), a diverse group of women open up about the importance of a community of support while navigating the complex medical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more about this video series.

Gathered together in the kitchen and the living room, a group of women from various walks of life share their personal stories living with metastatic breast cancer, including how they manage work, parenting, and daily life, and offer insights and tips to help others find a way forward. Learn more about this video series.

Shonté was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2015 at the age of 31. When she experienced significant impacts to her sexual health after hormone therapy, she identified a deep failing in health care professionals’ communication with their patients. See other stories in this video series.

Priscila was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2011. She speaks about the changes in body image and sexuality she experienced after her mastectomy, and how she has navigated a newfound pleasure in intimacy. See other stories in this video series.

Side effect management is crucial to living well with metastatic breast cancer. In this hour-long Q & A, conference attendees asked questions of our expert panel to help get the information and tools needed to effectively manage the physical and emotional impact of metastatic breast cancer and its treatments. Panelists include Don S. Dizon, MD; Pamela Ginsberg, PhD; and Heather Wright, ND, FABNO.

In this video, learn about the foods and eating strategies that can enhance your breast cancer treatment, boost your immune system, lessen inflammation in the body, and optimize your nutrition. Gain strategies for eating well despite specific diet or nutritional challenges, food sensitivities, or preferences, and participate in a food prep demonstration!

We created a video series featuring women diagnosed with breast cancer, along with mental health experts, to help you care for yourself and thrive when you finish active treatment. In these videos you will learn about tools for processing your emotions, making meaning, accepting your changed body, and managing fear of recurrence.

This video series is for people diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

A breast cancer diagnosis can affect your sexuality in many ways. In this video series, young women offer candid insights about dating, body image, libido, intimate relationships, communication with health care providers, remedies, and more. This is Anna’s story.

Managing the side effects of your treatment is crucial to living well with metastatic breast cancer. In this recording, individuals impacted by MBC ask questions of our expert panel, Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO and Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN, to get information and tools needed to effectively communicate with a health care team about quality of life and the physical impact of metastatic breast cancer and its treatments.

In this video, Oncologist Sameer Gupta, MD, MPH, shares information about the importance of hormone receptor status in getting the right treatment, explains the complexities of HR-targeting therapies, and shares the newest treatment options. Dr. Gupta then answers questions regarding both early-stage and metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

This conversation between Chawnte’ Randall and Jacci Thompson-Dodd was recorded in July 2020. Chawnte’ died of metastatic breast cancer in November 2020. Chawnte’ was passionate about eliminating the stigma among Black women for getting care for their mental health concerns. We honor Chawnte’ by continuing to share her message.

An MBC diagnosis affects not only the person diagnosed but also the people who care about and share in their lives. As a care partner, fears for the future, juggling everyday matters, and navigating communication are just a few of the challenges you may face. This session explores these issues shares tools for managing your stress so you can provide the best care for your loved one.