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Hi, met my oncologist for first time. I'm being put on Letrozole, Ribociclib, and Densumab. Anyone on this combo, and how were the side effects? Thanks
I have been diagnosed with a local recurrence of triple positive cancer following treatment of the primary tumour with lumpectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and a year of herceptin. I am also on anastrazole for 10 years. Sadly the recurrence occurred in the...
Hi everyone, It's taken me a while to get this far as last few weeks have been a whirlwind! Diagnosed a few weeks ago stage 4 HER2 Positive, 2 tumours in breast and mets to liver, lungs and spine. Had first chemo and feeling ok today so far. Treatment...
I had my echo appt and they found I have fluid on my heart, so they have stopped my treatment, my last chemo was meant to be today. I know phesgo can cause heart problems, but nervous because I’ve missed a dose. The tumour in my breast has reduced so...
just want to share my scan results.. was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in October 22 had chemo and now have 3 weekly phesgo injections.. I’ve recently had my 3 monthly scan results and I’m still stable. Best Christmas present ever.. hope all...
Lesions found in breast and spine last Tuesday. Biopsy of breast last Thursday. Results due today. I am so scared. Mind has been racing all week with possible scenarios. I am 57. Anyone had similar initial diagnosis and what were the reatment options...
Hi Just wondering if anybody developed a rash whilst taking Ribociclib & Letrozole. I'm on cycle 3 . Diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the spine & pelvis . The rash is covering by entire body bar the face . Very red & itchy some sort of allergic...
Hope this is the right place to post. Had lumpectomy in 2006. Since then I've not been able to find anything comfortable to wear. Been to independent shops and M&S to be measured and fitted, but still uncomfortable. Cancer came back 2021, now in bones...
Hi i was diagnosed a week ago and have already had first round of weekly Paxlitaxel and some radiotherapy to ease my back pain. All rather a whirlwind. Anyone got any dietary tips - my GP mentioned a low sugar/Keto diet - does anyone follow this? ...
My sister has had secondary breast cancer in her lung and bones. she has been on Palbociclib and letrozole for over 6 years which has stoped working, she is refusing to have chemotherapy which is very upsetting for the family. Would like some advice on...
