Some women decide they need some additional support for a short time to give their carers a break.

How to support someone with metastatic breast cancer. The goal of empathy isnt to fix how someone is feeling or get. Identify symptoms that can be treated by your health care team. Often seeking support and help from others is the greatest gift we can give ourselves.

How to cope with metastatic breast cancer Plan for the future. Can help find the right people to help at home. After some experience I realize a lot of people just dont know how to help or communicate.

I appreciate when I havent heard from a friend in a while and they call or send a. Manage feelings of sadness or anxiousness. There are almost 27 million carers in Australia however many people who provide support to someone with breast cancer do not see themselves as a carer.

A loved ones diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer is difficult to face for anyone. Your closest family members and loved ones who support you every day will realize this over time with your help. You can also attend educational conferences on breast cancer which will serve as a good starting point.

Prevention and early detection Risk factors See the optimal care pathway for people with breast cancer for a comprehensive list of risk factors for developing breast cancer. Or use websites to seek knowledge such as CancerNet Living Beyond Breast Cancer Tigerlily Foundation and Metavivor. Practical support Palliative care BCNA Helpline.

Supporting someone with stage 4 breast cancer can sometimes be as simple as shooting off a text. Counseling in a one-on-one setting or a support group can improve mental well-being and quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer 99. This may bring back a sense of control she explains.