A Conversation with Shirley Mertz

This is a very special summer bonus episode with MBC Advocate and friend of the podcast, Shirley Mertz. She joined us earlier in the season in “Policy and the Power of Patient Advocacy.” Shirley is nearing two decades of living with MBC, so naturally our conversation with her was full of stories, advice, laughs, and remembrances.

Meet Our Guest

Shirley Mertz

Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN)
Covid 19 and Metastatic Breast Cancer podcast from Breastcancer.org

No one should face MBC alone.

Whether you have a diagnosis yourself, or you're a friend, family member or caregiver of someone with a diagnosis, we're here to lend support, give information, share experiences, and to lift you up every time you need it. Research has proven that having the support we need during our most challenging times is paramount to honing coping skills and striving for wellness. Our supportive network is made of people just like you, who DO know what it's like, who HAVE been there, who CAN help.