What is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer is the spread of breast cancer to non-adjacent parts of the body -- most commonly to the bones, liver, lungs and/or brain. At present, the disease is not considered survivable. METAvivor hopes to help change that fact. METAvivor is pleased to announce its affiliation with
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METAvivor extends their grateful appreciation to the following individuals who generously donate their services to our cause...
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   Read the METAvivor 2011 MBC Support and Lifestyle Survey Results & Abstract presented at the 2011 MBC Conference in Lisbon, Portugal - the world's first consensus on how to treat and help individuals suffering with advanced breast cancer: METAvivor Survey Results (PDF Poster)
METAvivor Survey Results Abstract Conference Details 'Medical News Today' Article on ABC1 Conference Read Abstracts of Dr. Alana Welm and Dr. Andrea M. Mastro: 
Dr. Alana Welm, Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah In order to make progress in understanding the biology of breast cancer, and to develop new drugs against the disease, we must find ways to experiment with tumor cells in the most physiologically relevant way possible... Read more...  
Dr. Andrea M. Mastro, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAThe threat of metastastes or re-occurance of metastases is a constant concern for a cancer survivor. Every headache is a brain metastasis, every joint ache is bone metastasis, every digestive upset is liver metastasis... Read more... LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE: Metavivor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers, mostly with MBC. We created METAvivor because we believe:
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Click on a name below to donate to an individual’s memoriam. Perhaps, one day, we can relegate this fatal disease to a managable, chronic illness where patients can live long, productive lives. Thank you for your donation!
We meet at 10:30AM every third Tuesday of the month, at Zu Coffee shop. All those with metastatic breast cancer are welcome.
METAvivor now announces a new location in Severna Park, MD!! They meet, on average, every first week of the month. Please call/email in advance to confirm monthly meeting dates.  Email: elleneeckert@yahoo.com, or call ahead to 410-446-5036 to confirm meeting schedules.
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