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| Voices Newsletter December 2012 |
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Greetings!
As I approach the end of my two year term as President, I am extremely pleased by your support and level of commitment to making the metastatic voice heard.
But, we need your continued support to make our voice louder. We know there are many worthy causes to support, but here are just a few reasons why we hope you will consider making a year end gift this year to MBCN:
- We are the only patient organization to hold an educational conference at a different major cancer center each year, allowing us to hear the latest research and treatments available from experts at that center. We also gave over 50 scholarships this year to members who would not have been able to attend otherwise.
- We are the organization that lobbied Congress in 2009 to designate October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Awareness of metastatic disease is a 365 day a year job and we will not rest until everyone has a true picture of breast cancer.
- We are a grass roots, all volunteer organization for patients with advanced cancer. We know what it's like to live with mbc and we are advocating for treatments to extend life. This past year we attended over 15 different forums and meetings on breast cancer research, treatment and advocacy, making sure that the metastatic point of view is heard and understood.
I continue to be amazed by, and truly grateful for, the commitment that each of you has made towards our mission. Please help us continue what we do by making a year end donation - no gift is too big or too small.
My warmest wishes for a holiday filled with family and friends. Thank you, Michele Przypyszny, President
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Sue's Story: Living 12 years with mbc
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 Sue has been living with metastatic disease for 12 years and has sometimes had a bumpy road, but she keeps on moving forward!
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Tip of the Month: Don't Fear Your Emotions
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 The holidays can trigger heightened emotions for many people but for those of us living with mbc, these feelings may appear suddenly and threaten to overwhelm our usual coping methods. Sometimes, feeling intense emotions feels similar to facing a tidal wave in a beautiful blue ocean. Just as you would do to survive a tidal wave, anchor yourself to a steady source of support, move away from the situation if possible, stay calm (visualize yourself floating in the water) and trust that the tidal wave will pass. Fighting your emotions may make the situation worse but asking for support and help might make your challenges easier. As tidal waves deserve respect, so do your emotions. Don't fear them - just treat them carefully and respectfully. from Joani Gudeman, Psychologist and MBCN Board Member |
New Video on Family Support
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View the newest episode of the advanced breast cancer website series, "Each Voice Counts," to hear directly from friends and family members of Kim Parker, who are helping her cope with metastatic disease.
Click HERE to be counted as part of the metastatic community and tell your friends and contacts.
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San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
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The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is a major conference for oncologists and researchers in breast cancer and was recently held December 4-8.
Ginny and Shirley were there and Ginny shares some of her initial impressions in this blog entry:
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Events Calendar on Website
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Visit our website periodically to view the latest webinars, conferences, and events in the metastatic breast cancer community. We list not only MBCN events, but also those of other breast cancer organizations and non profits that offer programs for those of us living with mbc.
Just go to mbcn.org and click on the link in the upper right corner that says: Events Calendar.
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MBCN is a national, independent, nonprofit, patient advocacy group dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer. We strive to help those living with stage IV breast cancer be their own best advocate through providing education and information on treatments and coping with the disease.
© 2012 Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. All rights reserved.
MBCN is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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