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6 months into treatment, and my blood pressure is careening up and down. It will be very high in the morning, sometimes go down to below 90/60 during mid-day, and then up again.My cardiologist keeps trying different combinations of meds. Has anyone had this side effect and got it under control? how? Also, at my last…
hi I have stage 2 invasive lobular breast cancer; have had 2 surgeries & radiation Now have started arimidex & kisqali. I have flu symptoms usually everyday with low grade fever & body aches. Has anyone else felt like this & how long does it last
Hello All, I was originally on Herceptin/Perjeta for HER2 positive cancer, but switched to Kadcyla after lumpectomy revealed some residual disease left. I now have Retinal pigment epithelial detachment (PED) which is a common manifestation in macular degeneration. While I am 61, I've never had any issues with my eyes and…
I had my first chemotherapy on Thursday. That evening my glucose shot over 200. Today it's yo-yoing. When I asked about steroids raising glucose, all the oncologist basically said was just that I would have to manage my glucose closely. To me, that means no more steroids. I'd rather have the nausea, thanks. Definitely…
I will be starting Verzenio this month s/p chemo, bilateral mastectomy and left axillary lymph node dissection, and radiation for treatment of stage III ER/PR +, HER2 - breast cancer. I also started Anastrozole and am tolerating that well. My hair is just starting to grow back after finishing chemo last November 2024. It's…
My MO recommended I leave letrozole because of SE and start exemestane. Can you please share your experience with this medication? Tips? Good news: Exemestane, a synthetic steroid drug widely prescribed to fight breast cancers that thrive on estrogens, not only inhibits the production of the hormone, but also appears to…
Has anyone taking Phesgo every come down with a really bad itchy rash?
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Hi, Like to know how tolerable Kadcyla is and it’s side effects. Appreciate any comments.?
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