From SHARE Cancer Support this is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease, and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. So glad you’re here since no one should face MBC alone.
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Send us Fan Mail What were some of the biggest metastatic breast cancer updates from the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting and which findings are already changing care? In this episode of OUR MBC Life, Dr. Chen breaks down key research findings and what they mean for people living with metastatic breast cancer. This episode also includes a Q & A featuring questions from our community about treatment, side…
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly show up for someone you love? In this episode, we explore friendship, uncertainty, and the power of being present. Featuring a moving conversation and a reading of Carpe Diem by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer that reminds us to live fully in the moments we have. We also talk about Temple of Kinship, a retreat designed for people living with metastatic breast…
Send us Fan Mail Cognitive changes are a common part of living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Symptoms like memory lapses, trouble concentrating, and mood shifts can impact daily life, work and relationships. In this episode, Dr. Rachael Freedman and Dr. Tammy Hshieh talks to us about what is behind the cognitive changes during treatment, and what healthy cognitive aging looks like for…
Send us Fan Mail What do the latest findings from the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium mean for people living with metastatic breast cancer? In this episode, Dr. Bora Lim of MD Anderson Cancer Center joins us to break down the most impactful research and clinical trial updates from SABCS 2025. Together we will explore advances in hormone receptor positive, HER2-positive disease and triple…
Send us Fan Mail Recent federal legislation about health insurance coverage will impact the breast cancer community. Monica Bryant of Triage Cancer talks to us about changes to private insurance (through the ACA healthcare exchange marketplace) and publicly funded insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. We also discuss some of the potential ripple effects, including on cancer screening…
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode tackles a topic that is often misunderstood, palliative care. Many people hear the term and immediately think of end-of-life care but that’s not what palliative care is. In reality, it’s about improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and helping you live as fully and comfortably as possible, no matter where you are in your metastatic breast cancer (MBC)…
Send us Fan Mail Our annual “We Remember” episode honors all who died from metastatic breast cancer since last October and gives voice to the grief and love that endures after each death. Each name shared is a tiny marker of a full & beloved life and each one leaves behind an expansive network of loved ones. For those of us in the MBC community, the loss of our friends is particularly devastating…
Send us Fan Mail In our Season 11 opening episode, we’re bringing you the latest updates from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting on metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Ashley Schreier, breast oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, breaks down key research and explains what it could mean for people living with MBC. Topics include: Research results for hormone therapy options like camizestrant The role of ESR1…
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a candid & heartfelt discussion with certified death doula and fellow MBCer Deltra James as she shares how death doulas support us in facing mortality with less fear and more intention. We also chat about her six week virtual course, “The Good Grim: Exploring end of life, facing fears, and living fiercely”, offered free through Project Life for those living with MBC.…
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Our MBC Life , we sit down with Dr. Kelly Shanahan, the president of METAvivor, a U.S. nonprofit solely dedicated to funding research for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) while also supporting patients through advocacy and community. Our guest shares METAvivor’s mission, their biggest milestones, and how their work is driving critical research that aims to extend…