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>.
hi my name is Ashley I was diagnosed with stage four inflammatory breast cancer at age 28 back in 2021. I recently got changed to doxil on the 3rd of April and I can’t even keep water down. I haven’t ate in two weeks. This is the worst chemo I have ever had I don’t understand why I can’t even keep water down. I went to get…
Warning - this is a book - LOL! I have just joined this group and really enjoying everyone's input on various topics, and sharing their journeys. I'm an mBC newbie, initially diagnosed in 2018 (post-meno) with Stage 1A HR+ HER2- IDC. I chose lumpectomy and radiation and started anastrozole after radiation (my OncoTyping…
Hello Friends, Thank you for accepting me in the group. I am ER+, HER2+ and GATA3 +. I was recently diagnosed (December 12, 2022) with Stage 4 Breast cancer with metastasis to Bones, lymph nodes and spleen. My chemotherapy regimen includes Trastuzumab(once every 3 weeks), Paclitaxel (every week) and Zoledronic acid (every…
I still have my primary tumor because surgery was not recommended at the time of my diagnosis. I have no desire for surgery but am getting interested in cryoablation. Just curious if anyone else has their tumor and what they are thinking. My tumor is deep in my chest wall and doesn't bother me at all.
Anyone in this situation??
Good evening, everyone. I’m trying to keep this post focused on research and away from politics. Any one else concerned about the pause in cancer research? I’m doing ok now (knock on wood) but I’m concerned that the next great thing isn’t going to be available when we need it. Anyone feeling the same?
…when you receive troubling news about your tx, health, etc.? How do you comfort yourself and make yourself feel safe in spite of troubling labs, scans, etc.? I ask because it seems lately my check ups have been disappointing and although I try not to have any expectations about any of the tx I'm getting, I have to have…
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Was wondering if anyone knows any really amazing oncologists here, I'm not thrilled with the doc I have, was hoping for a specialist that does only patients in Manhattan with stage iv. Any advice you can give would be of great help, as there are so many doctors when I start searching on google I have no idea who tto call…
Last week, I started a new-to-me IV Chemo after progression while on Doxil. I have searched the Stage 4 posts but not finding much so wanted to have a thread to post my “story” to allow a place to ask questions as well as posting experiences, hoping to help others if they move to Docetaxel, too.
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