FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: METUP was born out of the intention to affect change for the men and women living with Metastatic Breast Cancer by any means necessary. We believe strongly in the power of direct action, peaceful protests, and demonstrations.
Tribute To Larry Kramer
All of us at METUP were saddened to learn of the passing of one of the most progressive activists, the founder of ACTUP, Larry Kramer. With dramatic and disruptive events, under the direction of Larry, ACTUP was able to force the federal
METUP Participates in Protest of Komen
On September 8th, a group of individuals protested at the start line of the Komen Race for the Cure. They wore tee-shirts with the hashtag #CureKomen. They were protesting the fact that Komen spends only 19% of its expenditures on
The Phyllis Groskin SABCS19 Activist Grant
Phyllis Groskin, an early leader within METUP, recognized that the breast cancer advocacy world needed drastic changes. She was one of the brave people who stood alongside other men & women in silent protest at the worlds largest breast cancer
METUP Statement RE: Komen Florida
On Saturday, December 22nd, Susan G Komen of Florida released a video featuring Susan Brown, Senior Director of Education & Patient Support. The 2:11 min. video entitled “Say This, Not That” leveraged Susan G Komen National’s partnership with the Metastatic
METUP Represents at LBBC Conference on Metastic Breast Cancer
METUP had an incredible presence at the LBBC Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer. The conference was held in Philadelphia from April 20-22. In addition to many METUP members attending the conference, On April 21, METUP hosted a Die-In right across
We’re at SABCS!
If you’re at SABCS, we’ve put together a list of sessions of interest to Metastatic Patients. December 5 Methods in BC clinical research 11am-12:45pm. Stars at night 3&4 Methods in BC clinical research 12:45pm-2:15pm. Stars at night 3&4 multilevel influences