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

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.

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Metavivor and #LightupMBC
Advocacy, Patient Advocates, MBC Allies, Health Disparities, Making Our Best MBC Life, Challenges and Barriers, MBC Research Funding, Access to Care and Drugs, Legacy Our MBClife Advocacy, Patient Advocates, MBC Allies, Health Disparities, Making Our Best MBC Life, Challenges and Barriers, MBC Research Funding, Access to Care and Drugs, Legacy Our MBClife

Metavivor and #LightupMBC

Jamil Rivers, the new President of Metavivor, joins the pod to talk about research, health disparities, self-care, and what she sees ahead for the organization. And Laura Inahara shares the story of her best friend Jess Moore and the #LightUpMBC campaign that honors her.

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