My history with cancer starts in 2010 when I had Tnbc, successfully treated for 12 years. In 2022 I had a new primary Tnbc and despite having been successfully treated, it recurred 18 months later with mets in liver, bones and lungs. I am currently on weekly chemo, Paclitaxel, and I am doing well. I would like to hear from ladies who have been in a similar situation for a while now and they are doing well - are you having a normal life, are you working, are you thriving? Thanks
Hi LauraPI, my cancer first raised its ugly head in 2004 as breast cancer. Then had the nerve to come back in 2020 as secondary in my bones. I have been on Palbociclib and letrozole for nearly 4 years and have been very well on this treatment. Unfortunatly it has progressed and i am now having a bone biopsy and change of chemo in the next month, just hoping i cope as well as i have in the last few years. But to answer your question yes i have been well and living a normal life. I had to finish work but only because my cancer is in my spine and i had a physical job. I have a posative out look on life and there are things i want to do and i think this helps me cope. I go out with friends, theater, day trips, cinema. If or when i have to slow down i will but until then i will keep going. I wish you all the best for the future.
Hi tew30.
I too start paclitaxel on Wed. I feel exactly the same as you . I was diagnosed in November 22 with metastatic breast cancer which have gone to liver and bones . Up to now I've been on abemaciclib and letrozole and been doing well . My last scan showed one tumour had increased in size. Since then I can't snap myself out of this low mood . I wish you all the best and try and stay strong.
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