How do you cope with anxiety starting Kisqali and Faslodex for metastatic breast cancer?
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5 days agoTwo years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Did great without chemo or radiation, just a daily dose of Anastrozole. Fast forward to this May when I started getting shoulder pain. Just thought it was rotater cuff problems. After PT and many tests, I did not expect a metastatic cancer diagnosis. Well, tomorrow I start Kisqali and then Monday I get my first Faslodex shot and next month I start Denosumab monthly injections.
Needless to say, I am so anxious about the "Unknown". Side effects, body changes, and my overall daily well being. I did really well 2 years ago and I fear what's ahead.
Would appreciate any feedback, good or bad.I tend to overthrow things, which usually causes insomnia. I just turned 60 last week ago and never imagined this would be how I would start a new decade.