Those living with metastatic breast cancer often face unique emotions and challenges. To help meet these specific needs, NBCF offers free, self-guided metastatic retreat videos for patients and their caregivers who may not be able to attend an in-person metastatic retreat.
Led by world-renowned metastatic breast cancer expert Lillie Shockney, these virtual retreat sessions will encourage deep thinking about your diagnosis, spark meaningful conversations with your family members and loved ones, and help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Self-guided metastatic retreat videos
These videos are intended to be watched at your own pace. They can be watched in the order listed below or in any order you choose. The total watch time is approximately 2 hours.
The topics covered in these videos can be mentally and emotionally heavy for many women and families, ranging from advice on how patients and caregivers can advocate for themselves and plan for future milestones to educational information on palliative care, hospice, and end-of-life planning.
Due to the sensitive nature of these topics, we encourage you to explore these videos when you have the emotional capacity and readiness to do so. We also encourage you to invite a trusted partner, friend, or caregiver who can offer their support to watch them with you. Remember, you can pause and return to these videos any time you feel mentally and emotionally ready.
Click on each link below to start watching:
- Welcome to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat (Watch time: 3:32)
- What is Your Greatest Fear? (1:18)
- It’s Ok to Cry (2:43)
- Creating Greeting Card Milestones (8:09)
- 9 Elements for a Good & Peaceful Death (20:13)
- Embracing Palliative Care (18:43)
- Understanding Hospice Care (4:41)
- Be Yourself (10:14)
- Communicating with Your Doctor (2:04)
- Speaking Up for Yourself (4:27)
- Expressing Your Wishes (2:54)
- An Angel Named Lillian (16:00)
- Finding Your Spirituality (4:32)
- Creating a Memory Ship (10:17)
- Choosing to Live Each Day (8:20)
Questions? Email [email protected].