Finding Support For Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer (NAPSA)—Facing a diagnosis of breast cancer can be terrifying for any woman. And that fear is compounded whenthe diagnosisis metastatic breast cancer—cancer that has spread beyond the breast. While there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer, it is treatable and today, more and more women are living longer, fuller lives with the disease. Still many women with metastatic breast cancer can feel isolated and neglected by a lack of information geared toward the unique issues they face. They are not alone: In 2007, approximately 155,000 women in the United States were living with metastatic breast cancer and by 2011, that numberis expected to increase to nearly 162,000". “Women living with metastatic disease have different psychosocial and medical concerns than women with other types of breast cancer,” said Jean Sachs, CEO of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, a breast cancer organization that assists womenat all stages of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. “She may not relate to the term ‘survivor.’ For women with metastatic breast cancer, the goal of treatmentis to keep the disease undercontrol for as long as possible while trying to enjoy the ‘. | of breast cancer Aves @Q The medical community and support organizations are turning their attention toward womenliving with metastatic breast cancer andoffering their support. best possible quality oflife.” Thankfully, the medical com- munity and support organizations are turning their attention toward women living with metastatic breast cancer and offering their support. “What a woman needs to know once she’s been diagnosed with metastatic disease is that there are other people like her,” said Ms. Sachs. “New programsand resources are cropping upto fill the information gap and providecritical support to patients and their loved ones. Programs like the Many Faces of Breast Cancer allow women to meet others who are facing the same issues they are, while learning more about living with this disease.” The Many Faces of Breast Cancer is an educationalinitiative that addresses the critical concerns of both the survivor community, including those with metastatic breast cancer disease. Sponsored by AstraZeneca, in partnership with cancer centers and breast cancer organizations nationwide, the Many Faces of Breast Canceris connecting women with leading medical experts to address their unique needs. Through educational programsand events, these women and their loved ones are empowered with new information about breast cancer, treatment options, nutrition and diet, methodsto help them cope with the disease, and more. Equally as important, the program connects these women with other local women living with metastatic disease. The Many Faces of Breast Can- cer is expanding its reach online, offering information, links, down- loadable video and audio talks with leading breast cancer specialists and organizations, and announcements about upcoming educational events. To learn more about the Many Faces of Breast Cancer, visit www.Facebook.com/ ManyFacesofBreastCancer. For information and support services for women with metastatic breast cancer, visit Living Beyond Breast Cancer at www.lbbc.org. ween enn e nnn eee ene enn enn nnn eeeQUn nae eee ene n ne enn nee nn enn ene Note to Editor: ‘Data on File, 226478. AZPLP. Wilmington, DE.
