I am in my late 60's and had stage 3 breast cancer with no spread to lymph nodes etc and had a mastectomy. I am taking anastrazole and on Zolandronic acid infusions with very minimal side effects. Athough I am a little concerned about long term side effects of both. I did not have chemotherapy as my oncologist felt it was not the best way to go, as I have another medical condition which affects my immune system, although with medication I cope very well. I have now been offered (as a private patient) ribociclib as an adjuvant which I will have to take for 3 years. I am concerned that I will have to stop taking the medication for my immune condition as it cannot be taken with ribociclb and about the side effects of ribociclib itself, also concerned about having to be more careful with social contact (which I have to limit a little anyway) and coping with day to day life, I live alone and need to be well enough to do most things for myself including driving and walking as part of a walking group (social contact) . Are there any complimentary things e.g. vitamins etc which might help with fatigue and other side effects?
Would be grateful to hear of experiences with ribociclib
Hi Yares
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
I can see that you've also posted this in the breast cancer group and hopefully you'll get some replies there.
You might also find this information from Macmillan about diet and food supplements and this on coping with fatigue helpful.
When you have a minute, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment to date into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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