Should I take Kisqali for early-stage breast cancer?

I will be on anastrazole and kisquali after I finish radiation. If I remember correctly my cancer has an 8% chance of recurring. Im willing to do what it takes to give it the least possible chance of coming back.

I chose a lumpectomy. Likewise per my once types I have a 5% chance of recurrence. I am starting proton therapy on Thursday. I declined the AIs because the risk and side effects were not worth it to me. I’m 78, healthy and want quality of life. If you have a low onco score and had a double mastectomy that seems like a lot of medication. Then if you have side effects will you have to take things to mitigate those effects? You’ve already done radiation. Maybe get a second opinion?

I didn’t have to have chemo or radiation. I feel like this is a big pharma move to push all these meds. I was looking at diet change. That in its self makes up for what kisqali does for benefit.

While the final choice is always yours, I think your age is playing into this. Pharma isn’t pushing anything. You can always try and if it’s bad discontinue. I was scared to take tamoxifen bc of everything you hear. I have no clue I’m on it!!! No hot flashes, sleep great AND I lost 11 lbs the first month on it. But again it’s your choice and I think your age is the reason. I’m early stage, lumpectomy and just tamoxifen I’m 51.

What’s an Als and an onco? People use these terms but not all of us know them making the posts hard to read Thanks

Aromatase inhibitor. This is a medication. Oncotype is the name of a test they do on the tumor to identify the risk of reoccurrence.

I take KISQALI. I started the day after Christmas. Happy Christmas to me. Well anyway I am stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This is my second time with cancer. I only had a 10 % chance of recurrence and yet here I am again so I really don’t think the doctors know what to do. They just prescribe a course of action and cross their fingers. I am 73. I had my first cancer at 60. I know I wish they would remove those commercials. The drug companies make enough money from us. KISQALI side effects aren’t great but in my case I’m praying it offers me time to live my life awhile longer. Good luck to you.

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Making treatment decisions, especially about newer medications, can feel overwhelming when weighing potential benefits against side effects. Many patients in this community have faced similar decisions about balancing statistical benefits with quality of life concerns. Consider seeking a second opinion from another oncologist to help clarify whether this treatment approach aligns with your specific situation and values - having another perspective can provide valuable insight when making such important healthcare decisions.