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    Metastatic Breast Cancer in Women of Color: Your Steps Ahead

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    Metastatic Breast Cancer and Its Link to Race and Ethnicity

    Learn how breast cancer racial inequalities affect how women of color get diagnosed and treated -- and what's being done to make sure women get equal care.

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    Key Facts About Your Cancer

    Did you know women of color are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age and more advanced stage? Learn more stats here.

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    MBC in Young Black Women

    Why are Black women more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age and at a higher stage than white women? Do disparities play a role?

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    How to Care For Your Condition

    Metastatic breast cancer can be difficult to navigate. Experts say it helps to be aware of your health status and be involved in treatment decisions.

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    Things That May Affect Your Standard of Care

    Learn how medical mistrust and other health conditions may impact the standard of care for women of color with metastatic breast cancer.

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    What Your Journey Could Look Like

    Women of color are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, even stage IV. Here’s what to expect with treatment, starting with hormone-based therapy.

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    The Importance of Treatment Access for Women of Color

    Women of color tend to have worse outcomes with breast cancer. So it's important to get the best care possible as soon as possible. Learn some ways to do that.

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    Increasing Trust

    Do you trust your doctor when they say the benefits of your cancer treatment outweigh the side effects and risks?

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    Treatment Roadblocks

    From early screenings to timely treatments, women of color are at a disadvantage.

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    Making the Most of Treatment After Surgery

    With advanced breast cancer, it’s important to follow up surgery with more treatment. Your doctor should explain all the possibilities.

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    How Community Can Make a Difference

    Your community plays a big role in your quality of life. Learn how social support helps you live with metastatic breast cancer.

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    Why Genetic Testing Is Important

    Why do you need to know if you have the mutation for breast cancer? An oncologist explains why women of color are especially hesitant to get tested.

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    Talk to Your Team

    Metastatic breast cancer treatment should meet your physical and emotional needs. Learn how to navigate the health care system to get that treatment.

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    When to Speak Up

    Metastatic breast cancer is a complex diagnosis. Women of color have unique challenges. Learn how and when to speak up to get the care you need.

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