Hearing you have metastatic breast cancer is likely to cause a rush of emotions. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, scared, and confused. One thing that may help is to create a plan and get organized after diagnosis with metastatic breast cancer.
You might feel tempted to avoid thinking about cancer, or even to be in denial about the diagnosis. However, taking certain steps after your diagnosis can help you feel more confident, organized, and informed.
Paula Klein, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist at the Dubin Breast Center of the Mount Sinai Health System.
References
National Cancer Institute. (2020). Metastatic cancer: when cancer spreads.
Susan G. Komen Foundation. (2022). Tests for metastases in people newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
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