Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is not a specific type of cancer; it is breast cancer that has metastasized into other areas of the body such as the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or brain. When breast cancer cells divide, invade, and proliferate into an area like the lungs, it is not referred to as lung cancer, but rather breast cancer within the lungs. This type of cancer is advanced and usually is at stage IV. It’s estimated that more than 154,000 women in the U.S. have metastatic breast cancer.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
No matter where it has grown within the body, since these are breast cancer cells, it is treated with breast cancer therapies. The type of treatment option an oncologist recommends is determined by the kind of breast cancer that is diagnosed. For example, if it is triple-negative (no receptors), immunotherapy in combination with chemotherapy are common forms of treatment. Other types of metastatic breast cancer may be treated with hormone therapy, HER2 targeted therapies, along with various cancer drugs or immunotherapy options.

Because of the late stage and rapid proliferation, metastatic breast cancer is closely monitored with ongoing blood tests, biopsies, and imaging such as CT scans and MRIs. Mammograms have helped to diagnose breast cancer early and to eliminate metastasizing cancer and deaths.

Early diagnosis saves lives, and it is critical for treating any cancer effectively.

Aston Gardens Provides Multiple Living Options
Aston Gardens is among the Tampa Bay area’s most sought-after communities. That’s due in large part to its commitment to enriching the lives of each resident senior and their family by providing personalized care, welcoming living spaces, and superior amenities. There are also three, distinct living options, which include Active Independent Living, Assisted Living and the exclusive SHINE® Memory Care program.

Active Independent Living
This lifestyle delivers the best of active senior living and includes some extended services such as restaurant-style dining, robust health and fitness programming, and a full calendar of activities and social events.

At Aston Gardens, spacious, well-appointed apartment homes and a limited number of for-sale villas come complete with full-size kitchens, in-unit laundry and many designer upgrades. There are also world-class amenities located throughout the Grande Clubhouse and elsewhere across the community. Those include multiple, casual and upscale dining venues; a heated, resort pool; bar and lounge; high-tech senior fitness center and more. Taken together, it’s all part of a more flexible, choice-driven way of life; one that empowers seniors to lead an independent lifestyle on their own, unique terms.

Assisted Living
This more care-focused living option was designed for seniors who enjoy living independently, but who need or could benefit from having some regular assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, ambulation, medication and/or insulin management and more. It also comes with a host of all-inclusive features and lifestyle services, things like daily, chef-prepared meals, personal laundry service, chauffeured transportation and specialized care plans designed to suit each, individual resident’s needs and preferences.

Assisted Living provides 24-hour care and service from dedicated health and wellness professionals. Plus, at Aston Gardens, Assisted Living is all-inclusive, with residents paying just one price for full community access, amenities, and care and services.

SHINE® Memory Care
Built upon a single foundational principle—personalization—SHINE® utilizes six (6) individual points of focus to create a holistic memory care plan that’s made to fit each person’s unique needs and capabilities. Those include:

1) Superior Communication
2) Team Member Training & Certification
3) My Story, a Personalized, Biographical Journey
4) Specialized Dining Programs
5) Life Enhancement Experiences
6) Safety-Minded Neighborhood Design

For utilizing the latest, scientific evidence and industry best practices, the SHINE® program curriculum in 2020 received a National Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association®. The honor is a testament to the quality of the SHINE®,and shows that its person-centered approach is at the leading edge of the dementia care universe.

In all, the SHINE® program ensures the finest-quality memory care available anywhere, and Aston Gardens communities are among the fewer than 50 communities in the nation that have it!

Why Aston Gardens?
Want to know why so many people choose to live at Aston Gardens? It’s the resort-style life, the caring staff, friendly community, and attention to detail that makes Aston Gardens surpass expectations.

Aston Gardens At Tampa Bay is a luxury senior living community offering the best combinations of active-adult lifestyles and personalized care services. Wake up inspired each morning with a wealth of amenities, activities, and support at your doorstep. Explore the stylish Grande Clubhouse and indulge in our unique lifestyle services: Sensations Dining, Celebrations Activities and Dimensions Wellness. Let dedicated team members handle transportation, maintenance, housekeeping, concierge services and more. Plus, Aston Gardens At Tampa Bay also offers one of the area’s best values in senior living, with transparent pricing, three-year rent lock protection and no hidden fees.

Now is the time to schedule your personalized tour! See why so many people want to call Aston Gardens their home!

Call 813-438-7345 today or visit astongardens.com.