.Novartis Thank you. I am pleased to be a part of the #MYDCchat to help answer your Q’s about #advancedBC

T1: Advanced or metastatic BC means the cancer has spread to other places in the body beyond the breast. #MYDCchat

T1: Women w/ #advancedBC will be on treatment or active surveillance throughout the course of their disease. #MYDCchat

T1: Emotional support is essential in #advancedBC treatment. We, as oncologists, should try to share available support services. #MYDCchat

T2: The rate of cure for #advancedBC is low; several different treatment approaches are used, customized per the individual. #MYDCchat

Knowing the specific type of #advancedBC helps guide decisions about which treatment is best. #MYDCchat

Discussing any side effects is so important while a patient is on treatment. #MDYCchat

#AdvancedBC or #metastaticBC is a highly complex disease that varies with each individual. #MYDCchat

T5: Communication is two-way, remember, so it’s important to keep that line open between a patient and doctor. #MYDCchat

T5: Don’t be afraid to take notes, so you can consult them later or get a second opinion. #MYDCchat

T2: We’ve seen cancer research evolve, so it’s important to stay informed about new treatments with your doctor. #MYDCchat

T2: We know there are signaling pathways in #advancedBC affecting tumors. Some treatments target these and have proven effective. #MYDCchat

T3: While there is no way to know who will experience side effects, your doctor can help if they’re in the know. #MYDCchat

T3: This is inaccurate. Side effects do not gauge if your treatment is working. #MYDCchat

T3: The more your healthcare team knows, the better, especially with side effect management, both physical and emotional. #MYDCchat

T5: Also, if you don’t understand what your doctor is saying, ask them to use simpler words to explain things. #MYDCchat

.Phyllis there are 2 kinds of trials. global trials are happening around the world. These are drugs in late stages of testing. #MYDCchat 1/2

.Phyllis other trials are testing drugs in early development or questions that are country-specific. MYDCchat 2/2

.Phyllis there are registries that can inform patients and their oncologists about ongoing trials such as clinicaltrials.gov #MYDCchat

Thank you, Novartis for hosting #MDYCchat and to Dr Victoria Harmer and Станислав Ковалев for their insightful contributions today