Moore Fight Moore Strong (MFMS) – an organization with a mission to carry on the legacy of their best friend, Jessica Moore, to raise awareness for Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) – has worked to unite over 80 locations across the globe to illuminate major landmarks in green, pink and teal to raise awareness for Metastatic Breast Cancer on and around MBC Awareness Day on Sunday, October 13th. The “Light Up MBC” campaign has been initiated in support of Annapolis-based non-profit METAvivor Research and Support, Inc. The Memorial Bridge near Jessica’s…
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Lilly and Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocates Launch Thriver Movement
Results from a new national, multi-stakeholder survey commissioned by Eli Lilly and Company reveal that metastatic breast cancer (MBC) places a significant daily strain on those living with the incurable disease. People with MBC who participated in the survey reported spending nearly half their time each week (47 %) on things related to their cancer. In addition: Nine-in-ten respondents report experiencing a new or worsened emotional or mental health condition because of their diagnosis, with anxiety (61 %), insomnia (56 %) and depression (56 %) most often reported. Friends and…
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