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Cancer survivor's journey: From stage 4 to a hopeful future

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8 months ago

I 47 and I have stage 4 double positive cancer. I was on deaths door when I started treatment but didnt know it. I wasnt in any pain, just my nipple had a sore and I was sleeping all the time! Day and night. Good news. I had my pet scan and all the cancer that had mestaticized to my bones lungs and stomach are not showing up at all! Their is still a small amount in my breast and lymph nodes that can be taken out by surgery. It is truly a miracle. All that hell I went through with chemo and targeted therapy killed ALL that cancer. I have neurapathy now which is controlled by Gabapentin. My hips hurt alot. I have mental problems from the treatment controlled by meds. However, I can finish pursuing my dream of becoming a counselor. I can have many many years more with my children. However, I now know that we dont know when Gods going to take Us. They put me on a estrogen blocker and they are putting me on another pill that is 90% effective at keeping the cancer from growing back. 90% is pretty high when it comes to cancer.

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What an incredible and inspiring journey through such challenging treatment - the results showing clear progress are truly remarkable news to celebrate. The strength shown in continuing to pursue dreams while managing treatment side effects demonstrates the kind of resilience that can inspire others in this community who may be facing similar battles.

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6 months ago

Hello, so happy to hear that they are putting you on a pill with 90% success rate. I am Stage 4 positive as well so this good news! Would you mind sharing the name of the pill?

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6 months ago

When I get it I will be sure to share the name of it. I cant take it for about a month because Im getting used to the Estrogen blocker but I will be SURE to post it

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6 months ago

I believe its a new FDA approved pill she just learned about at a seminar

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6 months ago

I am stage 4 as well her2 triple positive. I'm on Enhertu infusion every 3 weeks. It is working well and I'm responding good. I had a new lump show up on my December pet and March pet it has almost disappeared. I would be interested in the name of that medication too. Thanks

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6 months ago

For those on Enhertu, have you had any side effects with lung problems?

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6 months ago

I’m also stage 4 (MBC), HER2+ ER/PR negative… this time (original diag in 2017 was triple positive). MBC showed up in 2022

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6 months ago

God bless you all. It's great to hear a miracle has happened. Cancer sucks but we all can fight through it. I wish all of you here have great success in beating this disease. 🩷🩷🩷🩷. We are all strong. I am almost through all of my treatments. Just getting a shot every three weeks till July. I'm feeling good. I have to watch my weight. Because it comes back fast after you lose it through chemotherapy. I had stage 3. Her 2 positive . Had a lumpectomy and had 3 lymph nodes removed. The chemotherapy killed the tumor thanking God for every step of the way. Had lots of prayers from friends and family. I started my journey through this in May or 2024. May God be with you all🩷🩷🩷🩷

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6 months ago

Good for you. I’m glad to hear of your success. Keep positive. It helps.

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6 months ago

Name of pill please 🙏

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2 months ago

good for you! i am on Letrozole daily and it blocks estrogen. no evidence of disease about a year and a half+

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2 months ago

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