METAvivor - Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support

Covid-19 Resources and Webinars

METAvivor aims to provide all those involved in our organization with reputable websites and resources to reference if you have questions about COVID-19 and/or if you are in need of help.

METAvivor Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Statement:

After much discussion and as a precautionary measure due to Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus), METAvivor has chosen to POSTPONE our in-person events as listed below. Our priority is always the health and safety of our patient advocates as well as other attendees of our events. We will continue to follow the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and will immediately post when we have new dates for the listed events. We ask your patience and support of METAvivor during this difficult time.

Sea to Sea 4 MBC will be postponed
Pittsburgh Metsquerade will be postponed
NW Arkansas Metsquerade is postponed to October 24th, 2020
Orlando Metsquerade will be postponed

Sea to Sea for Advocacy

Stay tuned for details on the 2020 Sea to Sea for MBC Advocacy Tour!

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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support

Our lives and experiences differ from the traditional cancer survivor, so we refer to ourselves as METAvivors. We are a thriving community of people living against the odds every day, fighting for the research that could save our lives, raising awareness of the issues facing us, and offering support to patients.

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Research

METAvivor has funded 106 grants totaling $13.6 million. We offer research grants annually for metastatic breast cancer research to career metastasis researchers, and early career awards for newer researchers in the field.

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Take Action

Only 2-5% of money for breast cancer research is dedicated toward metastatic breast cancer, or finding solutions to extend the lives of MBC patients. We need your help to shift the public discussion and prompt action for our disease.

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Resources and Support

A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer rocks the world of anyone who hears those words from their doctor. Access to support can make an enormous difference in the ability to cope, find comfort, and keep going.

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Stage IV Stampede 2020

Mark your calendars for September 24 & 25, 2020 for METAvivor’s 5th Annual Stage IV Stampede and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill!

*This date is tentative while we monitor the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and other medical professionals in response to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).

METAVIVOR AWARENESS VIDEO

You do not die from breast cancer in the breast.

Fundraising for Research & Past Events

Metavivor is excited to annouce that we surpassed the 2019 goal! To date, Metavivor has raised over $12,400,000 for reserach!

FIND A SUPPORT GROUP NEAR YOU

METAvivor’s Peer To Peer Support Group program has trained MBC patients to create and lead support groups

New Strategic Alliance

METAvivor and the Metastasis Research Society form the Strategic Partnership for Metastatic Cancer Research

News & Events

METAvivor 2019 Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Competition is Open

RFPs are now being accepted for the 2019 Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Competition. Continue

METAvivor at New York Fashion Week

Read NPR's coverage of the #Cancerland runway event at New York Fashion Week. Photo by Julie Holder. Continue

METAvivor Announces Additional Funding for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

METAvivor Research and Support is proud to announce six additional metastatic breast cancer research awards totaling $1.050,000. The additional grant awards are a direct result of donor led fundraising. Continue

METAvivor Awards $2,350,000 for MBC Research

METAvivor Research and Support announces 17 new grant awards for metastatic breast cancer research totaling $2,350,000. This banner year for grant awards is a result of METAvivor exceeding their Cancer Moon Shot goal of $2 million in research funding. These grants hold promise for future treatments and therapies that may have a significant and positive impact for metastatic breast cancer. Continue

Eisai and METAvivor Team Up to Launch Elements

Elements, the latest #ThisIsMBC initiative, will be launched at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The project unveils powerful portraits of people living with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers overcoming real-life struggles to inspire others. Continue

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Advocacy Agenda

Our Legislative Advocacy campaign is a long-term effort to increase research funding for Stage IV metastatic cancer on a national level. We also advocate for faster and easier access to health benefits and potentially life-saving, innovative treatments for MBC patients. Our Legislative Advocacy plan has seven key strategic goals and a road map that identifies and targets strategies to reach those goals.

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114
individuals die each day from MBC in the US