Breast cancer and Abemaciclib

Hi, I would say give them a go. If side effects are too much for you( if you get them) you can reduce your dose or stop taking this medication . It’s a personal decision. There is a thread on here with the experience of many who are taking this drug. I am on my 7th cycle, and so far still on 150mgs. The research suggests that this drug reduces recurrence. Best wishes with your decision.

Thanks so much, I have taken that on board. It means a lot to have someone with experience of this drug.

Hello TaffsWell,  I certainly understand how you feel about making this decision as our bodies are a different now that we are older.  I am 75 now and had DCIS in right breast and stage 1 in left back in 2021.  Had 2 lumpectomies and bilateral radiation to both breasts and now on anastrazole for 5 years.  I guess you have been offered abemaciclib as you may have a chance of recurrence and they want to decrease that chance.  I know it is a very personal decision and I have no personal experience with the drug so guess my advice would be to see how you react to it and I know that they can decrease dosage if you have side effects.  Since you are healthy I say take a chance.  The need to personalize the medication is so important.  Also check with Dr to see if other options.  Take care.

Thank you for your feedback, it's so good to know there are other's out there like me.

Best wishes