Our MBC Life

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From SHARE Cancer Support this is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease, and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. So glad you’re here since no one should face MBC alone. 

  1. S12 E02 Healthy Cognitive Aging with MBC

    2D AGO

    S12 E02 Healthy Cognitive Aging with MBC

    Send us Fan Mail Cognitive changes are a common part of living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Symptoms like memory lapses, trouble concentrating, and mood shifts can impact daily life, work and relationships. In this episode, Dr. Rachael Freedman and Dr. Tammy Hshieh talks to us about what is behind the cognitive changes during treatment, and what healthy cognitive aging looks like for people living with MBC. You’ll learn why these changes happen, how to distinguish between normal aging and treatment related cognitive challenges, and practical things you can do to help, memory, mood and overall brain health. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with metastatic breast cancer for years, this conversation offers actionable tools and reassurance to help you feel more in control of your health.  We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    50 min
  2. S12 E01 Report Back From SABCS 2025: Key Clinical Trial Updates in MBC

    MAR 11

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

    Send us Fan Mail What 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. We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    48 min
  3. S11 E04 Health Insurance Changes & the Breast Cancer Community

    12/03/2025

    S11 E04 Health Insurance Changes & the Breast Cancer Community

    Send us Fan Mail Recent 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.  We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    50 min
  4. S11 E03 Living Your Best Life with Palliative Care

    11/19/2025

    S11 E03 Living Your Best Life with Palliative Care

    Send us Fan Mail Today’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. We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    49 min
  5. S11 E02 We Remember

    10/29/2025

    S11 E02 We Remember

    Send us Fan Mail Our 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. We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    32 min
  6. S11 E01 ASCO 2025: What's New for MBC?

    10/08/2025

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

    Send us Fan Mail In 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. We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    39 min
  7. S10 E05 Facing Fears & Living Fiercely: How a Death Doula Can Help

    06/25/2025

    S10 E05 Facing Fears & Living Fiercely: How a Death Doula Can Help

    Send us Fan Mail Join us for a candid & heartfelt discussion with certified death doula and fellow MBCer Deltra James as she shares how death doulas support us in facing mortality with less fear and more intention. We also chat about her six week virtual course, “The Good Grim: Exploring end of life, facing fears, and living fiercely”, offered free through Project Life for those living with MBC. We invite you to listen to this life-filled conversation.  Please visit our website, Our MBC Life, to check out the information provided in the episode notes.  We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    45 min
  8. S10 E04 METAvivor: A Driving Force in Research, Advocacy, & Hope

    05/14/2025

    S10 E04 METAvivor: A Driving Force in Research, Advocacy, & Hope

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Our MBC Life, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Shanahan, the president of METAvivor, a U.S. nonprofit solely dedicated to funding research for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) while also supporting patients through advocacy and community. Our guest shares METAvivor’s mission, their biggest milestones, and how their work is driving critical research that aims to extend lives and improve quality of life for those living with MBC. We dive into how METAvivor prioritizes research funding, the importance of patient involvement in advocacy initiatives, and the Stage IV Stampede—a powerful advocacy event raising awareness and amplifying the voices of the MBC community. Tune in to hear how METAvivor is shaping the future of MBC advocacy and how you can get involved to make an impact We’re so happy you joined us! If this conversation resonated with you please share it with someone who might need it. Don't forget to like and subscribe here to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. You can find more episodes, resources and ways to get involved on our website Our MBC Life. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at ourmbclife@sharecancersupport.org. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials @ourmbclife.  Remember you are not alone.

    47 min
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From SHARE Cancer Support this is Our MBC Life. A podcast dedicated to exploring life with metastatic breast cancer from the perspective of us, the people living with this disease, and the experts who partner with us to help make our lives better. So glad you’re here since no one should face MBC alone. 

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  • Creator
    SHARE Cancer Support
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Our MBC Life
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