Our collective of patient advocates, nonprofits and industry members collaborates to improve the lives of people living with metastatic breast cancer.
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Our gallery is now live! Explore #ThisIsMyMBC, our international storytelling project, to find out what people wish others understood about living with #metastaticbreastcancer.
Read their stories. Share your own. Help spread the word: MBCalliance.org/MyMBC
Katie M. is sharing the truth about what often goes unseen about living with metastatic breast cancer. Explore her story in our international storytelling gallery, #ThisIsMyMBC.
Read Katie's story & more: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
On this Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, learn the reality, hear their stories, and help us spread true awareness.
Here’s what people living with #metastaticbc want us to know: mbcalliance.org/this-is-my-m…
MYTH: Metastatic breast cancer only affects older adults.
TRUTH: MBC can be diagnosed at any age.
Patient advocate Tami Eagle Bowling, diagnosed after a routine mammogram, now raises research funds and awareness through #LightUpMBC.
Read her story: mbcalliance.org/mbc-story/ta…
Shannon S. is sharing the truth about what can go unseen by others after a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Explore her story and more in our international storytelling gallery, #ThisIsMyMBC.
View all stories: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
“Unity is found in community.” Those words from co-founder Shirley Mertz were at the heart of our 2026 Unity Summit, as MBC Alliance members came together in person to map our coalition’s course for the future. Thanks to all who joined us to help move our shared work forward!
Make sure to follow our Instagram page to view more photos: instagram.com/mbc_alliance
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NEW: METAvivor's Policy & Advocacy webpage.
Learn more about our advocacy priorities, Advocacy Committee and coalition partners, and ways you can take action to help advance policies that impact the MBC community.
Learn more: metavivor.org/take-action-po…
#METAvivor #MBCAdvocacy
We celebrate the life and work of advocate member Jill Tirabassi, who passed away on September 7, 2026. A dedicated physician, researcher, educator and advocate, Jill’s work helped raise awareness for postpartum breast cancer.
Read more: MBCAlliance.org/news/in-memo…
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💗 Where education meets empowerment, advocacy meets action, and survivors meet community. 💗
The 2026 National Black Breast Cancer Summit is October 2–4 in Houston!
📍 Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
💻 Register today at BlackBreastCancerSummit.org
#SistersNetworkInc
We celebrate the life and work of advocate member Elissa Chandler, who passed away on August 31. Her passion for research and compassion for others touched many, helping to advance work on triple-negative breast cancer and brain metastases.
Read more: MBCAlliance.org/news/in-memo…
Now available! 📚 The Insider’s Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies, scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.
Learn more about the author & get a free PDF: mbcalliance.org/projects/the…
Not knowing what a scan will hold, or what side effects a new treatment will have. Sherida D. shares a look at the uncertainty of living with #metastaticBC. Discover her story and more through our international storytelling project, #ThisIsMyMBC: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
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🎀 THE 2026 NATIONAL BLACK BREAST CANCER SUMMIT IS COMING! 🎀
📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
📲 Visit blackbreastcancersummit.org to register and learn more.
#NationalBlackBreastCancerSummit #SistersNetworkInc #BreastCancerAwareness #HoustonTX
Christy C. is sharing an inside look at what often goes unspoken about living with #metastaticBC. Explore her story, and those of others living with MBC, through our international storytelling project, #ThisIsMyMBC.
Visit the gallery: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
Kim T. is sharing an honest look at the feelings that can arise when you live with #metastaticBC for years. Explore her story, and those of others living with MBC, through our international storytelling project, #ThisIsMyMBC.
Explore more: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
Now available! 📚 The Insider’s Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies, scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.
Learn more about the author & get a free PDF: mbcalliance.org/projects/the…
MYTH: If my MBC treatment stops working, I did something wrong.
TRUTH: Treatments can become less effective as cancer cells evolve.
Stephanie W., a patient advocate and nurse, explains why cancer is not a personal failing: mbcalliance.org/mbc-story/st…
#ThisIsMyMBC
Now available! 📚 The Insider’s Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer provides information about approved therapies, scientific studies, cutting edge research, clinical trials, and palliative care.
Learn more about the author & get a free PDF: mbcalliance.org/projects/the…
Tina D. is sharing her experiencing living with MBC and addressing the elephant in the room: MBC needs more. Explore her story, and those of others living with MBC, through our international storytelling project, #ThisIsMyMBC.
Explore more: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
Katie E. is sharing her experiencing living with MBC and the invisible side effects that take their toll. Explore her story, and those of others living with MBC, through our international storytelling project, #ThisIsMyMBC.
Explore more: MBCAlliance.org/MyMBC
