What to Do After a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Metastatic breast cancer, or “advanced” or “stage IV” breast cancer, means the cancer has spread beyond the breast and has affected other organs in the body. One way to help yourself cope with the diagnosis is to become an active player in your treatment team.

In this video, learn how to get involved with your care if you’ve been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, according to Natalie Berger, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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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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