I had bilateral breast cancer, have been through 6 rounds of Chemo and double mastectomy and lymph nodes clearance with reconstruction (implants) followed by further surgery to remove my nipples. I'll start Radiotherapy soon, and my understanding was that would mark the end of treatment, other than tamoxifen for 10yrs. But yesterday my oncologist mentioned Abemaciclib (it's not been mentioned before by any of the team). I'm waiting for blood test results before he puts me onto any drugs, but in the meantime have been reading/researching online. And now I'm worried about the impact of the side effects, the impact on everyday life but also the impact on those special moments in life. For example holidays. So my question is, when you're on Abemaciclib, can you go abroad? I'd promised the kids a holiday this year (we haven't been away for 4 years, they've been through a lot, they deserve some fun and a break and change of scenery). Has anyone who is on it been away, and did it go OK? I'm mostly worried due to the need for regular blood tests, side effects that might affect my travelling, and ability to take the drugs through customs. Here's hoping I'm over worried / over thinking. Would very much appreciate any comments/experiences.
