Breast Cancer Awareness: Empowering Stories and All the Facts

Despite major advances in the treatment of breast cancer in recent decades, which have increased life expectancy and improved the quality of life of those affected, the disease remains incredibly common, with rising rates of diagnosis among young women.

Even with a focus on early detection, “nearly 30 percent of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will see their disease metastasize and spread to other organs,” according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This means that cancer cells originating in the breast can spread to the lungs, bones and brain, which is a much more difficult diagnosis.

However, as PEOPLE Editor-in-Chief Wendy Naugle points out in her conversation with Verywell Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz, there are reasons for hope when faced with a metastatic diagnosis, which is why we’re highlighting the latest research and sharing the stories of women living today with metastatic breast cancer.

From helpful questions and phrases to arm yourself with when embarking on a potentially scary conversation with the doctor, to powerful interviews with moms who are parenting through metastatic cancer treatment, PEOPLE and Verywell Health’s People Like Us condition center is designed to arm you with information, insight and hope.

Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor on metastatic breast cancer

The The Real Housewives of Miami star just underwent her second breast cancer surgery and shares how she’s doing now.

On treatment in the center of attention

Guerdy Abraira talks about her recent breast cancer surgery: ‘I am Guerdy 2.0. – I’m on the other side’

Read the inspiring, heartwarming stories of women from across the country who are undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer while parenting.

Parenting with metastatic breast cancer

A mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant was told she had months to live. Now, ‘I’m making progress’

How this mom of three prioritizes self-care while battling breast cancer: ‘I’m trying to be here as much as I can’

Mom with metastatic cancer on the philosophy that helps her: ‘All people have difficulties. Mine happens to be cancer’

Another breast cancer mom shares her real-life insights on what has helped her and her family, for those looking to support a loved one through treatment.

How to help

How to best help a friend going through cancer treatment, according to a mom who is currently undergoing chemotherapy

What you need to know about metastatic breast cancer, right now.

From the editor of Verywell Health magazine

A guide to common terms and helpful questions to ask at your breast cancer screening

When cancer spreads: What you need to know about metastatic breast cancer

What are the first signs of metastatic breast cancer?

One woman who was denied a mammogram because she was deemed not to be at high risk is now battling metastatic cancer. She shares her story in hopes of inspiring others to advocate for the screenings they deserve.

Fight for your life

She was denied a mammogram twice — then diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Now her cancer is back: ‘I can’t imagine not fighting’

Our cover star Guerdy Abraira shares her own experience of how her diagnosis has affected her family.

Closer than ever

The Real Housewives of MiamiGuerdy Abraira on parenting her sons while undergoing chemotherapy: ‘We’re closer than ever’

The podcast hosts and BFFs share the bras, beauty products and more that helped them feel like themselves during their cancer experience.

The best products for breast cancer

BFFs launch podcast series to help women with breast cancer navigate dating, sex and more

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