Affected by Breast Cancer
Secondary Breast Cancer
What is Secondary Breast Cancer?
The terms metastatic, secondary and advanced are often used interchangeably. Secondary breast cancer is the term used to describe cancer that has spread from the original site in the breast to other organs or tissues in the body. The cancer may have spread to lymph nodes (not near the breast), the brain, liver, lungs or bones.
For some women secondary breast cancer may be their first diagnosis of breast cancer.
Currently there is no cure for secondary breast cancer, however, treatments can be effective in controlling the cancer for a number of years.
BCNA distribute The Inside Story as a supplement to The Beacon, targeted specifically at people experiencing secondary cancer. It includes personal stories, support, information and resources. For more information, visit www.bcna.org.au.
Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group
The Breast Cancer Foundation of WA sponsors a support group specifically for women affected by Secondary (also referred to as Advanced) Breast Cancer. For information about the meeting place and times, please contact our Breast Care Nurse by email at nurse@breastcancer.org.au or telephone 9324 3707.