Talking to Your Doctor About Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment

Although a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer is serious, it’s not hopeless. “The most important thing that I want my patients to know is that there is hope,” says Natalie Berger, MD, hematologist and oncologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Today, we have so many new treatments and options available for our patients.”

Knowing that you have an opportunity to survive longer and even thrive may help empower you to be an active member of your breast cancer treatment team. Research shows that those who are involved in their treatment tend to be more confident about the process and even have better treatment outcomes.

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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.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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