METAvivor - Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support

METAvivor & Ciitizen

We are teaming up to make clinical trials and research more accessible for those those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (MBC).

METAvivor is excited to partner with Ciitizen to power the METAvivor Clinical Trial Search tool and make clinical trials more accessible.

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Listen to stories about Metastatic Breast Cancer

The Speaking Out video series ensures that we are giving patients, caregivers, and advocates as much helpful information as possible for their cancer journey. In this series, we work with leading cancer advocacy groups to offer advice and assistance to individuals across various cancer types, as well as their caregivers, advocates, and health care professionals.

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Covid-19 Resources and Webinars

METAvivor aims to provide all those involved in our organization with reputable websites and resources to reference if you have questions about COVID-19 and/or if you are in need of help.

METAvivor Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Statement:

After much discussion and as a precautionary measure due to Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus), METAvivor has chosen to POSTPONE our in-person events as listed below. Our priority is always the health and safety of our patient advocates as well as other attendees of our events. We will continue to follow the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and will immediately post when we have new dates for the listed events. We ask your patience and support of METAvivor during this difficult time.

Sea to Sea 4 MBC will be postponed
Pittsburgh Metsquerade will be postponed
NW Arkansas Metsquerade is postponed to October 24th, 2020
Orlando Metsquerade will be postponed

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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support

Our lives and experiences differ from the traditional cancer survivor, so we refer to ourselves as METAvivors. We are a thriving community of people living against the odds every day, fighting for the research that could save our lives, raising awareness of the issues facing us, and offering support to patients.

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Research

METAvivor has funded 135 grants totaling $18 million. We offer research grants annually for metastatic breast cancer research to career metastasis researchers, and early career awards for newer researchers in the field.

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Take Action

Only 2-5% of money for breast cancer research is dedicated toward metastatic breast cancer, or finding solutions to extend the lives of MBC patients. We need your help to shift the public discussion and prompt action for our disease.

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Resources and Support

A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer rocks the world of anyone who hears those words from their doctor. Access to support can make an enormous difference in the ability to cope, find comfort, and keep going.

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Jamil Rivers talks METAvivor

Jamil Rivers #LightUpMBC Live Interview with Larry Gold

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METAvivor is excited to announce the new METAvivor Newsletter

FIND A SUPPORT GROUP NEAR YOU

METAvivor’s Peer To Peer Support Group program has trained MBC patients to create and lead support groups

New Strategic Alliance

METAvivor and the Metastasis Research Society form the Strategic Partnership for Metastatic Cancer Research

News & Events

MBC and Health Disparities

Many of you have been supporting METAvivor for years and many are new to our blog and social media. We have shared a lot of love and support and it has been reciprocated from all of you, whether you are someone living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), a friend or family member. We thank you for all of your support and effort toward our common goal of ending death from MBC. Continue

METAvivor Newsletter

As part of its goals to improve communication and strengthen METAvivor’s advocacy efforts, this is the first edition of a newsletter which seeks to cover topics of interest to the MBC community. Continue

METAVIVOR ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS FOR METASTATIC BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

METAvivor Research and Support announces 23 new grant awards for metastatic breast cancer research totaling $3,650,000. Metavivor is one of the few organizations that continued a research award program during this year of the Covid-19 pandemic. The grants hold promise for future treatments and therapies that will have a significant and positive impact for those living with metastatic breast cancer. Continue

Donate Your Car to METAvivor!

METAvivor is now accepting vehicle donations via Cause Network. Read more about how to donate your vehicle! Continue

METAvivor Research and Support, Inc. Announces New Board President

Metavivor Research and Support Inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), announces its first Black president, Jamil K. Rivers of Philadelphia, PA. Continue

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Advocacy Agenda

Our Legislative Advocacy campaign is a long-term effort to increase research funding for Stage IV metastatic cancer on a national level. We also advocate for faster and easier access to health benefits and potentially life-saving, innovative treatments for MBC patients. Our Legislative Advocacy plan has seven key strategic goals and a road map that identifies and targets strategies to reach those goals.

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115
individuals die each day from MBC in the US