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Stage IV: How do you define curative intent?
On another thread, the topic of curative intent came up. This is a phrase that has always baffled and intrigued me given that stage IV is not curable. Additionally, I tend to think of a cure as a prescribed regimen or treatment protocol that consistently yields the same results. What we currently have are lots of treatment…
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Stage 4
anybody else had opposite axillary involvement and is being treated as stage 4? My oncologist said some research hospitals treat it as stage 3C but she’s recognizing it as 4 because her current guidelines but will be treating it as 3c as her colleague in another facility says to. So aggressive Adriamycin/cytoxan for 4…
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Dont Miss this Webinar on Quality of Life!
I'm delighted to share the news that Dr. Stephanie Graff, Director of Breast Oncology at Lifespan Cancer Institute, and I will be presenting on Dec. 3 at 1PM ET at Dr. Susan Love Foundation's webinar "Taking Aim at Collateral Damage." Below is the registration link, and I hope to see you there! With good wishes,…
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Metastasis to bones ONLY, no other organs
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was already stage IV. I have metastasis to my spine, pelvis. Sternum and some ribs. I have invasive lobular carcinoma. My oncologist told me that "with women who present with bone only metastasis, they live for years with ibrance and letrozole ". This is as near a quote as I recall…
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PROTOCEL - Alternative treatment for STAGE IV People...
Hi...so the other day I met a gentleman that came to our house to buy our pool table...and we got to talking. His wife and mom had both had breast cancer. They both took this stuff called Protocel. To make a long story short both of them had a major reduction in tumor size before even beginning any treatment. The guy drove…
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Her2 Climb
Has anyone tried the Her2 Climb?
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Her2 Climb
Has anyone tried the Her2 Climb?
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Has anyone here with mbc/stage iv had Covid?
I'm going for a test this morning (Monday). On Saturday, I had chills and started coughing, then Sunday started running a fever. I don't really feel bad. I've really been good about not being around people, hand washing, mask wearing, ect., but the symptoms are enough to make me want the test. Results come back in about 2…
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Does bone pain mean progression
I have cancer in my hip and spine. I was diagnosed in June. I’ve had four treatments and just had first pet scan since treatment. Has anyone had progression after only four rounds of chemo? My chemo is kadcyla. Thereason I ask is I have pain in my waist and upper thoracic area. It’s worse when I stand. I go to oncologist…
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< EBUS and new RLL Nodhle>
Good morning! I had a biopsy. The EBUS procedure was performed on me yesterday afternoon. Their impression was that the area and nodes were fine, despite the PET/CT showing a lot of hypermetabolism in that area. The report then went on to read they biopsied #7 and # 11 as they were present for lymphocytic activity. Now we…
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Surviving with brain mets
Hello all, I keep lurking randomly and still feel I am coping my situation best with denial which works until something new shows up like last week :( I was diagnosed 4years ago with Stage 4 to my brain where a big met has been found with a lot of swelling and a midline shift of 4 cm to the left. Had surgery, radiation and…
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Remission for stage 4 - SUV levels
Hello everyone- while I have been reading these boards daily, this is my first post. Thank you to this wonderful community for lifting me up when I needed it most, your kindness and support and stories have meant a lot during this process. I was diagnosed in January of this year as stage 2b (er+,pr+, her2-) at the age of…
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To save or to spend
Right now, things are going well and I'm thinking about traveling to Alaska this summer. However, a trip would be pretty expensive. It's definitely an individual decision, but how do you balance spending now and making memories versus saving for future disability If I put money away now while I'm working, it will be easier…
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To treat or not to treat
I have recently been diagnosed with stage IV mbc (lungs). I’m not sure if I even want to undergo treatment, given that it won’t cure me. I’m 68 with co- morbitities. Just not sure it’s worth it. Anyone else feel this way, just letting the disease run itsnatural course?
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Keytruda+Chemo Improves Survival for PD-L1+, TNBC Mets
Adding Keytruda to Chemotherapy Improves Overall Survival in Metastatic, Strongly PD-L1-Positive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer October 5, 2021 Adding the immunotherapy medicine Keytruda to chemotherapy improved overall survival more than chemotherapy alone in people diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative, strongly…
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Experimental Med Vs Drs Choice for Pre-treated Advanced HER2+
Experimental Vic-Trastuzumab Duocarmazine Better Than Doctors' Treatment Choices for Pre-treated Advanced-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer October 5, 2021 The experimental targeted therapy medicine vic-trastuzumab duocarmazine improved progression-free survival and overall survival more than doctors' treatment choice for…
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Kisqali + Femara Ups Survival for Postmeno Advanced HR+ HER2-
Adding Kisqali to Femara Improves Overall Survival for Postmenopausal Women With Advanced-Stage Hormone-Receptor-Positive HER2-Negative Breast Cancer October 5, 2021 Adding Kisqali to Femara as a first treatment for advanced-stage hormone-receptor-positive HER2-negative breast cancer in postmenopausal women improved…
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Podcast: Keytruda+Chemo Improves Survival for PD-L1+, TNBC Mets
Keytruda Added to Chemotherapy Improves Overall Survival for Metastatic PD-L1-Positive, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer September 24, 2021 Dr. Hope Rugo is professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology at the University of California San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she…
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Enhertu Way More Effective Than Kadcyla as 2nd Tx for HER2+ MBC
Enhertu Dramatically More Effective Than Kadcyla as Second Treatment for Metastatic HER2-Positive Breast Cancer September 22, 2021 Enhertu more than doubled the 12-month progression-free survival rate than Kadcyla in people diagnosed with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer that had been previously treated. Read more...
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Supervised Exercise Safe for People With Bone Metastases
Supervised Exercise Safe for People With Bone Metastases September 20, 2021 People diagnosed with metastatic cancer that has spread to the bones can safely participate in supervised exercise programs, according to a review of 17 studies. Read more...
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Adding Surgery to Tx Plan Offers Better Survival for Some W/ MBC
Adding Surgery to Treatment Plan Offers Better Survival for Certain Women Diagnosed With Stage IV Breast Cancer September 20, 2021 A combination of surgery and systemic therapy can improve survival more than systemic therapy alone for women diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer with known hormone receptor and HER2 status.…
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Tamoxifen side effects
I have been on Tamoxifen for 11 days now and have had pretty severe indigestion from it. Is this a normal side effect? It's very uncomfortable and I take Pantoprazole with added Gaviscon for it but it's not helping at all. I am eating extremely light by the way.
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Soft tissue issue
Hi Everyone, I'm entering into 11 mos post Stage IV diagnosis. I began 7 rounds of Taxotere, Perjeta and Herceptin last December with some Zometa and Zarxio thrown in for good measure 😂 My March scan showed that all liver Mets and bone Mets had healed and I got me a chemo free summer...woot woot! However there is a soft…
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Bayer newly licensed drug called erSO
potential cure of metastatic breast cancer. More information for possible upcoming clinical trials would be appreciated. Google erSO Bayer dru
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Genentech Withdraws Breast Cancer Indication From Tecentriq
Genentech Withdraws Breast Cancer Indication From Tecentriq August 28, 2021 On Aug. 27, 2021, Genentech announced it is voluntarily withdrawing the breast cancer indication from the immunotherapy medicine Tecentriq in the United States. Read more...
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What you wish your friends knew
While you may have been able to educate your close family members about the reality of the disease, you might find that your friends and acquaintances don't quite grasp what you're going through. Have you experienced this? If so, what do you wish your friends and acquaintances knew? Thank you for sharing your insights!
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Is anyone here on Margetuximab (Margenza) without chemo?
Hello, Is anyone here on Margetuximab (Margenza) without chemo for stage IV? Thanks.
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Reaching out for help -11 years in - mets on small intestine
Maybe I should have reached out a while ago, but here I am. I've been, as you can see from my profile, on a lot of treatments. I trust and love my onco. But I've got mets on the outside of small intestine which is causing a blockage that is being very stubborn. Started epirubicin last week. I've been out of work since…
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Alpelisib
Since I had some progression, looks like I will be moving off of Ibrance+fulvestrant. My MO wants me to join a Phase II trial for alpelisib + fulvestrant or letrozole. It is for patients with a PIK3CA mutation, HR+, HER2- who have progressed on or after CDK 4/6 (Ibrance, for example) inhibitor treatment. Wondering if…
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Hormonal Treatment for Stage IV
This thread will be for the discussion of hormonal treatments as they relate to Stage IV members.