For when the goal isn't a cure — it's living well, for as long as possible
For when the goal isn't a cure — it's living well, for as long as possible.
Get support from others while facing a new diagnosis of a distant recurrence of breast cancer or de novo metastatic disease (stage IV). You are NOT alone.
Please respect that this forum is for members with stage IV/metastatic breast cancer ONLY. There is a separate forum for caregivers and friends: <a href="https://breastcancer.vanillacommunities.com/en/categories/caring-for-someone-with-stage-iv-or-mets"><em>Caring for Someone with Stage IV or Mets</em></a>.
Topics here are started by members with a Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis, but open to all members to contribute to discussions. Please note that there is a separate forum, <em><a href="https://community.breastcancer.org/en/categories/stage-iv-metastatic-breast-cancer-only">Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY</a></em>, where topics are open only to those members.
Talk with others about improving your quality of life through symptom management during your breast cancer care for metastatic disease.
A unique forum to discuss compassionate care for the last phases of life.
As I go through this forced path I have been thrown down, I have come to realize the love I have always had for my husband was strong. He is amazing and I love him with my very soul and entire heart. Never would I ever imagine the thought of dying and him being alone. Then the worst part hit me!! I can't seem to shake the…
Hi all, New here but MBC patient since Feb 2025- started Enhertu after a hospital stay when they identified my liver, bones, lymph nodes, rectum and peritoneum where identified as MCB. My body was shutting down. They measured my CAT 15-3 tumor markers and it was 2012. We started Enhertu as a ‘hailmary.’ Well my body…
I'm wondering if there is a topic just for de novo Stage IV. I'd like to know how people found out. Did you have symptoms that led you to the doctor for an answer? Was it found out of the blue when you had another issue and how was it found? Are there others like me who have never shown it in your breast but only where it…
I have had growth of tumors while on current treatment. My onc and I have decided to try new treatment, Enhertu (FDA approved 12/20/19)! Wondering if anyone else out there is trying or was in trial? Julie
I will complete my first cycle of Xeloda today (2 weeks on; one week off). I have already noticed some signs of HFS on my feet. Sometimes they are red and feel hot. I've had some minor skin peeling, but not any blistering. The heels are the worst (the most sensitive) and it is uncomfortable to walk. I hope I get to see the…
Has anyone tried this? If so, your experience with side effects? I'm in my 10th year of MBC, recently did four rounds of Enhertu but could not tolerate the GI problems.
I am about to start a clinical trial and am wondering about the experiences of others. I'm feeling a little rocky and at sea, because I've been in the care of a wonderful oncologist for the past three years, and I knew without a doubt that his prime objective was the same as mine - to keep me stable and maintain a good…
A bottle of Ibrance came in the mail today. I will start taking it tonight with Femara. Hoping that others starting on this drug will join me here to talk about side effects and how to avoid or treat them. So far, I've been warned about low white counts. I run very low as it is, probably because of my extensive bone mets.…
So Xeloda didn’t work on my liver mets but it did give me side effects. 🙄. My liver is filled with tumors and my markers are really high. My liver function is not good and making me feel tired and lousy. Friday I had a liver biopsy to see what else, if anything, my tumors are expressing. I also had a port put into my…
We have a thread of what age you were diagnosed at Stage IV, so how about "How long have you lived with Stage IV". Also please state if you were Stage IV from the get go. I'm asking for this information in hoping to have MANY more years than the 2-3 I was given and to give hope to those newly diagnosed with Stage IV. 1…
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