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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
Updated on March 22, 2024
Featuring Monique Gary, DO, FACSReviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | March 20, 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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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Dr. Schwarz is board eligible Sleep Medicine and board certified Family Medicine physician. She is a member of the AASM and ABFM.

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