The first signs of metastatic breast cancer depend on where the cancer spreads from the breast.
Getting a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis may feel overwhelming.
Those who have been diagnosed with this condition do not have togo it alone.

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From support groups and counseling to financial assistance programs and online communities, various resources can help.
Here are some ways to do it:
Summary
Many live with metastatic breast cancer for years.
Successfully navigating this condition requires support from your immediate community and beyond.
Penn Medicine.Metastatic breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen Foundation.Metastatic breast cancer.
CancerCare.Metastatic breast cancer patient support group.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Cancer mental health counseling for individual & families.
Susan G. Komen.Komen financial assistance program.
National Breast Cancer Foundation.Patient relief program.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer.Financial help and resources.
Metavivor.Finding a support program.
American Brain Tumor Association.Social & emotional support.
American Cancer Society.Support and online communities.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer.How to support your loved one living with metastatic breast cancer.