In 2016 Casting for Recovery held its inaugural program exclusively for women with Stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer. The retreat weekend was a success with post-retreat results proving that women coping with advanced stage disease have specific and often different needs than women with less-advanced stages. Metastatic participants who attend a CfR retreat will have the opportunity to learn an exciting new skill – fly fishing – as well as learn ways to balance a fulfilling lifestyle with ongoing cancer treatment and side effects. Oncologists, psychosocial facilitators, and experienced fly fishers will support these women for a weekend of hope and healing.
Last year, Casting for Recovery hosted three metastatic retreats and we’re pumped to announce that in 2018 we have added another metastatic retreat to the schedule. Stage IV breast cancer retreats will be held in the following states: Colorado, Texas, Indiana and Georgia. Women with metastatic BC living in CO, TX and IN may apply to attend the metastatic retreat in their state; women with metastatic BC living in AL, GA, NC, SC, or TN may apply to the GA retreat. Note: Women living in these states who previously attended a CfR retreat may apply again to attend their local metastatic retreat.
For specific CfR metastatic retreats dates and locations, please click here.
Want to learn more about metastatic breast cancer? Head over to METAvivor, a site dedicated solely to the fight of those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This nonprofit is run entirely by volunteers, most of whom are living with metastatic breast cancer themselves.
Want to learn more about metastatic breast cancer? Head over to METAvivor, a site dedicated solely to the fight of those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This nonprofit is run entirely by volunteers, most of whom are living with metastatic breast cancer themselves.
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