Verzenio
Hello - My cancer recurrence (since 2010-2011 lumpectomy/chemo/radiation/tamoxifen/arimidex 6 yrs) is now MBC+bone metastisis diagnosed the end of January 2025. I have been on 100 mg Verzenio pills since February 2025 (along with monthly Faslodex injections and 3-month Zometa infusions). I keep hearing from the oncologist and the infusion center nurses that things "level out" around 6-9 months, but really? Is the body really adjusting or is it that we are finally figuring out how much and what we can and cannot eat? I am on a very strict no dairy/sugar/gluten/nuts/legumes diet to prevent the constant stomach ache and only have severe cramps and diarrhea now after the monthly injections. This makes it extremely hard to get the 20g protein I need 3-4 times a day for bone healing, per both a nutritionist and my cancer physiatrist. My cancer markers are going down per monthly bloodwork and I am extremely grateful for the treatments although it has been very challenging. I will not be traveling for the holidays this year, as I normally would, because of the injections schedule right at holiday times and constant worry over the G.I. issue that can still rear its ugly head at unanticipated times. How is it going for you? Hair thinning? Stomach issues?
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@tbos805 There is a thread— Abemaciclib Verzenio for Stage IV—where I am sure you can get many answers to these very questions. I wish you gentle healing.
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Thank you so much, @tougholdcrow ! I will copy-paste my post over there.
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