Has Anyone Tried These Immunotherapy Options for Stage IV Breast Cancer?

Hi everyone,

I’m Ralph , and I hope it’s okay that I jump in here. I’ve been reading the forum quietly for a while, but this is my first time actually posting.

I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer last year it spread to a couple of bones, so things have been a bit up and down ever since. Right now I’m on hormonal therapy + a targeted drug, and overall I’m tolerating it okay. Some days are heavier than others, but I’m doing my best to stay steady. I had a scan a few weeks ago that showed a tiny bit of progression, and it honestly shook me more than I expected. I’ve been trying to keep my head clear and look into anything that might help me keep things under control.

A few days ago I stumbled across this article about cancer immunotherapy im just wondering is this is true ? 😕

They talk about things like dendritic cell therapy, hyperthermia, LITT, TACE, and different types of immunotherapy that aren’t usually included in standard treatment. I don’t know… something about the way they described it made me feel a bit hopeful, even though I’m trying really hard not to fall into the “miracle treatment” trap. The idea of boosting the immune system or targeting the tumor more precisely instead of flooding my whole body with harsh meds it just sounds so appealing when you’re already exhausted by everything.

But at the same time, I’m very aware that stage IV isn’t something you fix with a magic button, and clinics love to make everything sound more promising than it really is. So I guess I’m just a bit torn.

I wanted to ask - has anyone here ever tried any of these more experimental approaches?
Things like dendritic cell therapy, or hyperthermia, or even TACE?
Did you feel like it helped at all? Did your oncologist support the idea or think it was pointless? And if you traveled for it, was the whole experience worth the stress and cost?

Even small impressions or honest stories would help. I’m not looking for false hope - I just want to understand if these things are actually helpful for real people, not just in articles.

Thanks for reading this. And honestly… sending love to everyone fighting their own version of this disease. It really helps to know we’re not alone.

My regards ,

Ralph