Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Voices Newsletter                  July 2013  
Come on down to Houston!

 
We need YOU!
A Family Affair: Conference Chair Deb Tincher & daughter Kristen at last year's conference
              
Hi Everyone,

The best and most powerful way to spread the word about our 7th National Conference at MD Anderson is YOU!

 

  1. Look at your own community!  Visit as many Breast Cancer Centers in your area as possible. Ask for someone who works directly with metastatic breast cancer patients and give them this flyer. Just print out the copies you'll need. You can also order our free introductory Get the Facts Brochure  (which explains what metastatic breast cancer is and what our organization does) to take with you by clicking
    HERE. 
     
  2. Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and the message boards. Ask people if they are coming to the conference and let them know if you are. If you write a blog, please consider featuring us in one of your posts. Don't forget to tell your support group, if you belong to one.  


Scholarship travel grants are available for those are who have financial need.

 

Take Care,

Deb Tincher

MBCN Conference Chair

 

 

New Directions in Metastatic Breast Cancer
7th Annual MBCN Conference
September 20-22, 2013
Houston, Texas
Presented in conjunction with
 
From ASCO:
The Genomics of MBC Explained
Do you understand how mapping the genes from breast cancer tumors will lead to better and more personalized treatments for mbc (metastatic breast cancer)? 

Here are 2 videos featuring Dr. Heinz-Josef Lenz of USC Norris Cancer Center in California and our own MBCN president Shirley Mertz. 

Dr. Lenz has a good presentation manner, using examples we can understand and making a powerful case for re-biopsy of tumors when we have progression. He also outlines a very exciting future in genomic research leading to quicker trials and new treatments.

 
Deb's Story: Living the Life I Was Given

Deb shares two major setbacks of her life.
"I'm not living the life I imagined. I am not living the life that I chose. But, as changes happen, and they always do, I am blessed, and I am living the life I have been given."

 

 
Peter's Story: Male Breast Cancer


US Marine Pete Devereaux, who served at Camp LeJeune and later developed Stage IIIb breast cancer that progressed to metastatic within a year, speaks out about his experience.

 
MBCN is a national, independent, nonprofit, all volunteer, patient-led advocacy organization dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic breast cancer. We strive to help those living with metastatic breast cancer be their own best advocate through providing education and information on treatments and coping with the disease.

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