Living with MBC? We can help.
As the number of people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) continues to increase, the need for emotional support for this unique group of breast cancer patients is even more significant and pivotal.
Get Support
ABCD understands the importance of having someone to talk with who truly knows what you are going through, and our MBC Mentors can do just that. Having an MBC Mentor creates a supportive network that empowers you to deal with your diagnosis by hearing from someone with a shared lived experience.
Give Support
By becoming an ABCD Mentor, you can provide emotional support and share your personal insights and coping strategies with someone like you who is navigating an MBC diagnosis.
Two virtual MBC New Mentor Trainings are held each year. Our next training is April 15, 2026.
Partners
Striving to ensure our MBC Mentors and Participants have the best information and resources we proudly work directly with:
Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance
Metastatic Breast Cancer Network
Check the Find Resources section further below for details about our Resource Guide that includes an MBC-specific section with more MBC organizations.
Kathleen Duppler: In the Face of Metastatic Breast Cancer, Encouraging Others
As an ABCD Mentor living with MBC, Kathleen Duppler offers understanding, encouragement, and a listening ear to others like her. “How do you stay in such a positive mood and not think about dying all the time?” It’s a question she has been asked before by a Participant. Her answer? “I just don’t think about dying.” She reasons that there’s no point in dwelling on things she can’t control and instead focuses on what truly matters-her family, her passions, and the people she supports.
Find Resources
No matter what’s on your mind, we can connect you with trusted, reliable resources that can make a big difference during and after treatment. Our Resource Guide, a collection of websites and references that have been vetted and curated by ABCD, has a section with MBC-specific resources.
FAQ’s
When can I have a Mentor?
Mentors are available at time of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. There are no time parameters to when you can have a Mentor.
How quickly will I be matched?
Once you’ve talked with a Match Specialist, and shared information about yourself, your diagnosis and the most important thing you’d like to talk to a Mentor about, we are able to match you within 48 business hours.
Can I have more than one Mentor?
Yes, you can have as many Mentors as you’d like. For example, a person may be evaluating surgery options and wants to talk with someone who’s undergone a lumpectomy and someone who had a mastectomy. Or, a person may request a second Mentor after they’ve completed treatment to talk about moving forward after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Can my partner get support too?
ABCD provides emotional support to anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. We have trained Friends & Family Mentors – a spouse, sibling, friend – who have supported someone going through breast cancer who are ready to help others.
Can I talk with my Mentor in person?
Most of our Mentors provide support over the phone or online. If you and your Mentor want to meet in person, you can talk about it together.
What information do you need about me to make a match?
We’ll gather basic information about you and your breast cancer diagnosis. We’ll match you with a Mentor who has similar personal traits, family dynamics and breast cancer type. We’ll ask you what’s the most important thing you’d like to talk to your Mentor about, and we’ll make a meaningful match.
Is my information confidential?
Yes, your information is held in confidence and only shared with your Mentor.
How long will my Mentor be there to support me?
Your Mentor will be there for as long as needed.
