Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer, Open to All To Contribute
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Metastatic Breast Cancer (Liver met)
Hi, My sister-in-law is currently suffering from metastatic breast cancer with metastasis to her liver. She was first diagnosed in 2019 and the cancer returned in April 2022. Her cancer type is ER+, Her 2- She is currently on palbo however we were told that drugs can develop resistance over time. We need help on how to…
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talk to Physician who has cancer
Don't really know if this post belong here, whoever moderating this group please move to appropriate section. How does one talk to primary care physician about one's fear of cancer when the Physician herself is in remission? One doesn't want to trigger any worry for her. Thanks, Nguyen (Wife Linda, stage IV)
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Hormone Therapy and Inhibitors
I have recently been diagnosed with a reoccurrence. It has been 14 years of bliss until now. In 2008, I had a mastectomy's and checmo TAC and radiation 28 sessions. I am ER positive 97%, PGR Positive 69%, Her2 Negative, but then the nasty KI-67 which is 30% That's the bad guy. It is inoperable because it is in my arm pit…
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Switching from Ibrance to Verzenio - Tips?
Daughter/caregiver here to a mom (70yo) with MBC. I'd love to know if anyone has experience switching from Ibrance directly to Verzenio. Context: My mom has been on Ibrance for 14 months, with an excellent response. She quickly had to reduce her dose to 75mg due to immediate neutropenia, but was able to get a handle on…