Our MBC Life

S12 E01 Report Back From SABCS 2025: Key Clinical Trial Updates in MBC

Send us Fan MailWhat do the latest findings from the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium mean for people living with metastatic breast cancer? In this episode, Dr. Bora Lim of MD Anderson Cancer Center joins us to break down the most impactful research and clinical trial updates from SABCS 2025. Together we will explore advances in hormone receptor positive, HER2-positive disease and triple negative disease and discuss how these updates may influence treatment decisions right now. We also wrap up with an audience Q&A, including questions about GLP-1 medications.Listen in for expert insight, practical takeaways, and clarity on the evolving MBC treatment landscape.

S11 E04 Health Insurance Changes & the Breast Cancer Community

Send us Fan MailRecent federal legislation about health insurance coverage will impact the breast cancer community.  Monica Bryant of Triage Cancer talks to us about changes to private insurance (through the ACA healthcare exchange marketplace) and publicly funded insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. We also discuss some of the potential ripple effects, including on cancer screening programs, that may impact the ability of many in the cancer community to access healthcare.Visit OurMBCLife.org for episode notes. 

S11 E03 Living Your Best Life with Palliative Care

Send us Fan MailToday’s episode tackles a topic that is often misunderstood, palliative care. Many people hear the term and immediately think of end-of-life care but that’s not what palliative care is. In reality, it’s about improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and helping you live as fully and comfortably as possible, no matter where you are in your metastatic breast cancer (MBC) treatment.We’re joined by Dr. Jones, a palliative care physician who has worked closely with people living with MBC. He brings not only medical expertise, but also deep compassion and insight into the emotional and physical needs of our community.In this conversation, we explore:What palliative care truly meansHow to access palliative care servicesWhy integrating palliative care early can make such a meaningful differenceWhether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with MBC for many years, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical information to support you on your journey.Visit OurMBCLife.org for episode notes.

S11 E02 We Remember

Send us Fan MailOur annual “We Remember” episode honors all who died from metastatic breast cancer since last October and gives voice to the grief and love that endures after each death. Each name shared is a tiny marker of a full & beloved life and each one leaves behind an expansive network of loved ones. For those of us in the MBC community, the loss of our friends is particularly devastating & the cumulative losses are heavy. You are not alone in your grief. We invite you to gather with us to honor the individual lives lost in the last year, and to acknowledge and provide space for the grief we collectively feel.Please visit OurMBCLife.org to see the full episode notes.

S11 E01 ASCO 2025: What's New for MBC?

Send us Fan MailIn our Season 11 opening episode, we’re bringing you the latest updates from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting on metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Ashley Schreier, breast oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, breaks down key research and explains what it could mean for people living with MBC.Topics include:Research results for hormone therapy options like camizestrantThe role of ESR1 mutation testingResults from treatment combinations like Enhertu and Perjeta, and Trodelvy and KeytrudaHow to navigate clinical trial accessTips for staying hopeful while exploring treatment optionsWhether you’re a patient, caregiver, or advocate, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay informed and empowered.