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Having metastatic breast cancer means your condition has spread to other regions of the body. Learn about different types, treatment options, and more.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Prognosis and Survival Rates
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Metastatic Breast Cancer: Causes
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Metastatic Breast Cancer Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Life Expectancy of Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Piqray (Alpelisib): Side Effects, Doses, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
PIK3CA Mutations in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Where Breast Cancer Spreads: Common Sites of Metastasis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Bone Metastases: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Common Symptoms of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Local Treatments for Breast Cancer Metastasis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Coping With Recurring Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Palliative Care for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Hormonal Therapies for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Caring for a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
End of Life Concerns With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Communities to Join
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Breast Cancer Spread to the Brain—Symptoms and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
Complications of Advanced (Metastatic) Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Response Monitoring
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Treatment Options for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Ixempra for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
How Breast Cancer Spreads and Recurs
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Micrometastases: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Xeloda Oral Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Overview
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD