My Journey with Breast Cancer: Finding Strength and Balance

In 2020 were you not given like a hormone blocker and or a chemo pill for a few years?

Yes anastrozole.

Ok I’m taking Verzenio for 2 years started about 4 months ago and I’m on Tamoxifen I’m praying for no reoccurrence or anything 🙏🏽

I was just on that treatment. Remember to stay hydrated and get some anti-diarrhea pills. Eat well.

I was in remission for almost 4 years with anastrozole. Then *boom* dx stage 4 (Bone/liver mets) and put on ibrance and fluvestrant and xgeva shots which helped bring numbers down but the ibrance failed working for me after 18months. Switched up my cocktail to Lynparza / Xgeva and seeing great results for the past 36 months. Am now 4 + years out :) You’re on to something about the food/body and mind/body connection. After upending my whole eating routine to mostly Mediterranean and vegan saw encouraging bloodwork/scan results. Getting allergy tested, seeing a metabolic nutritionist and visiting a rheumatologist helped to figure out what suppressed my immune system so I could eliminate ‘noise’ to help my body fight better all around. I feel it’s really important to not simply rely on medication do all the work. Self advocacy and self research brings out the best in any medical diagnosis (or appointment). Sorry so long a post. Best to all on this board. It’s an overwhelming journey, and it helps to have like minded folks to chat with.

My oncologist is sending me to a pallative care doctor . I think for ongoing pain,losing weight, still severe fatigue. I make myself do the important things but avoid alot now because trying to get better is time consuming, by the time I work and exercise ,I have nothing left to give. I think that's the case for alot of you sisters

Your strength and positive outlook shine through your words, and it's clear you've developed meaningful ways to support your wellbeing during this challenging time. Seeking a second opinion shows great self-advocacy, and your focus on natural products, nutrition, and surrounding yourself with supportive people reflects wisdom many in the community can learn from. Thank you for sharing these insights that can help others navigating their own cancer journeys find their path to emotional balance and strength.