Hearing that your cancer has spread or come back can be devastating. Most women are filled with fear for themselves and their loved-ones. Fear of death, long term illness and ongoing treatments have a huge impact on these women. Support from others who understand this journey is critical. It is also very important that physical issues such as pain, motion and strength are addressed in order to maintain maximum quality of life and function of women with metastatic breast cancer. In a clinical study by Andrea Cheville, high rates of physical impairment were seen in women with metastatic breast cancer. The study concluded that women with these physical impairments would benefit from therapy, but that women are rarely referred for rehabilitation care. Through specialized physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling, nutritional counseling and our “Coffee and Conversation” support group, TurningPoint is committed to assisting women with metastatic breast cancer maximize their quality of life.