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Tips for Juggling Home Life and Metastatic Breast Cancer Care

Side effects from breast cancer treatment may make it difficult to manage your home and family life.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on March 22, 2024

Treatment for metastatic breast cancer (also called stage IV breast cancer) can sometimes cause fatigue, nausea, and other side effects. This may make it difficult to manage your home and family life.

In this video, learn tips and resources that can make it easier to manage your home life while going through treatment for metastatic breast cancer, according to Monique Gary, DO, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncologist in Greater Philadelphia. 

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  • Monique Gary, DO, FACSMonique Gary, DO, FACS, is a Breast Surgical Oncologist in Greater Philadelphia.

    References

    American Cancer Society. (2020). Adjusting to life with cancer.

    BreastCancer.org. (2023). Balancing responsibilities and self-care with metastatic breast cancer. 

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    Sharma, P. (2024). Overview of the approach to metastatic breast cancer. UpToDate.

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