Connect with others living with MBC
Joining a support group that connects you to other people who are living with metastatic breast cancer has many benefits. It can reduce feelings of isolation, helping you feel less alone and more understood. Sharing your experiences and feelings with others on a similar journey can provide emotional validation and support, increasing wellbeing as you navigate a challenging diagnosis. And it can be a source of practical advice and information, allowing you to gather tips for managing MBC. This can help you feel more empowered, while fostering strong bonds of friendship and community.
METAvivor Peer to Peer Support Groups
Our Peer to Peer support groups are designed specifically for people living with metastatic breast cancer. They are safe and supportive spaces to connect with others who truly understand your experiences. They are a place where you can exchange advice, encouragement, challenges, and resources, as well as simply enjoying the company of others. Each group is:
Led by MBC patients
The groups are facilitated by people who are themselves living with MBC, creating an environment of shared understanding and empathy. Leaders and co-leaders receive training from METAvivor.
Focused on MBC
This dedicated focus allows for in-depth discussions and support specifically related to the unique challenges of living with metastatic breast cancer.
Community-based
In-person meetings are held in accessible locations within the community, such as coffee shops or restaurants, rather than in medical settings. Some groups offer a hybrid format so participants can also join by Zoom.
Has a free-flowing format
The groups are typically informal and allow for open conversation on a wide range of topics relevant to the participants.
Find a Peer-to-Peer Support Group
Zoom in on your area in the map below to find locations of METAvivor-trained, peer-led support groups near you. Click on the map pin to view contact information for the group leader, and reach out to inquire about times, dates and places of upcoming meetings. We look forward to connecting with you!
Don’t see a group in your area? More locations continue to be added as new Peer Leaders are trained, so keep checking back. We also invite you to join METAvivor’s Peer to Peer Support Group Leader Training Program, where you can get all the information and training you need to establish your own group.
Did you click on a map pin for a group that is no longer active? Let us know at info@metavivor.org.
Other Options for Support
If there isn’t a METAvivor Peer to Peer Support group near you, consider contacting your local medical center to see if they offer a group. Ask your doctors and nurses if they know of a local metastatic breast cancer support group. Some other support groups may promote themselves with flyers on office bulletin boards. You can also ask at wig and prostheses boutiques that cater to breast cancer patients.
You could also choose to join virtual groups, or get one-on-one support by phone. Below are just a few of the resources available to the MBC community.
Note: METAvivor is not affiliated with nor do they run any of the below groups. These are provided for informational purposes only.
Online
Newly Diagnosed Facebook Group
This group run by dedicated volunteers is only available to MBC patients within the first two years of their diagnosis. They provide educational sessions (Wisdom Wednesdays) and a moderated forum.
Request Access.
*Note: The Newly Diagnosed MBC Peer Support Group on Facebook is not operated by METAvivor. While it is led by experienced advocates who are part of our leadership community, this group functions independently, and is not formally affiliated with or overseen by our organization.
Project Life
This virtual wellness house for MBC patients and their caregivers is a space where members can find mentors and meet other MBC thrivers, join survivorship conversations and classes, and join online workshops and classes ranging from financial and legal education to gentle yoga and a book club.
Get started.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Find virtual support groups and meet-ups, as well as online workshops from meditation and yoga to financial and legal education.
Get started.
By Phone
Living Beyond Breast Cancer Helpline
Get matched to a trained volunteer who can provide compassionate conversation and direct you to resources. Get started.
SHARE Cancer Support TalkMets
Connect right away with a peer living with MBC through SHARE’s TalkMets toll-free support line. You can also explore other virtual and phone resources like support groups, live webinars, online community and patient navigation. Get started.
Susan G. Komen Helpline
The Komen Helpline offers emotional support and guidance as well as connecting those living with breast cancer to local and national resources, and patient navigation. Get started.
Cancer Support Community
Connect with community navigators and resource specialists who can point you to local and national support groups as well as targeted resources, education on treatment decision-making, and more. Live chat options are also available. Get started.
