Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

What are the side effects of taking Ibrance for cancer?

Anyone on Ibrance? What are your side effects?

Is Ibrance gentler than Verzenio for an 80-year-old with MBC?

I have MBC- involved on both left and right. Had surgeries, 25 lymph nodes removed, two 3 week radiation sessions. Started anastrazol and preparing to add another cdk6 pill. Verzenio suggested but sounds very limiting with the side effects. Is Ibrance less harsh? Almost 80 years old. What do I need to consider for this kind of therapy. Is there another drug? Getting very fatigued and now worried about side effects. What is your real experience?

Is nausea and vomiting normal after whole brain radiation?

Is throwing up and feeling nauseous normal after whole brain radiation?

How do you cope with unpredictable symptoms from metastatic breast cancer treatment?

First time poster here… I have stg4 MBC.. I had bc 1 back in my 40s nothing to it… now Bam stg 4 no prognosis due to its all through my lymphatic system.. found out 2 years ago now.. Kisqali 400 and some kind of painful monthly shots in each cheek lolol .. I have so many bumps from these shots each month it’s getting harder to find a safe place to harpoon me lolol… I feel like I’m complaining but the hair loss the joint pains muscle pains some times exhaustion really bad. Can’t seem to find a time I can plan.. like I can’t say.. oh yeah let’s go shopping Saturday morning.. nope I can’t walk far.. and I don’t know how I will feel.. pain.. so on an

Has anyone experienced rising tumor markers when starting Truqap treatment?

Hi folks. My tumor fraction from my Guardian Reveal blood test showed an increase. My doctor just added Truqaq and my tumor markers - the 15-3 Breast assay Just went up 10 points. Nothing earth shattering but concerning. Had that happened to anyone else on a new added treatment! I take Kisquali and get the fluvestrant injections monthly. Worried because my PET scan is Scheduled early June.

Has anyone tried Enhertu for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer?

Hi All I have stage 4 Metastatic Her2+ Her2- I have started my second level treatment, which is Enhertu IV targeted Chemo. Just checking to see if anybody else has been on this treatment. +

Are Kisqali side effects causing muscle loss and body changes?

Hi, ladies I am stage IV lobular HR*/ HER2 low (+1) patient since May 2024. Original dx was May 2008, had DMX, AC/T chemo and radiation. Now on Kisqali and Letrozole. Looks like I am losing my body fat and muscles even though I am active, eat well (including proteins) and walking as much as I can. My tests including Signatera are good and stables. But my body shrinks, my hair (whatever left of it) changed structure, my blood pressure jumps up and down despite Amlodipine and I have problem falling asleep. Is that Kisqali?

Why do I sleep so much after chemo infusions for metastatic breast cancer?

I have been fighting MBC4 now for five years been doing well considering. It’s been over a year that I started chemo infusions. My story involves sleep. The day after the infusion I feel pretty darn good . By evening of the second day I start sleeping. This last time 12 hours then potty break then another 5/6 hours. It was such a strange feeling. Usually I just nap my way thru these days. Anyone else doing this?

Is Enhertu working for anyone with liver mets from breast cancer?

I have had MBC since July 2024. My treatments of Ibrance and Truqap both stopped working to stop the spread of cancer in my liver. I am supposed to start Enhertu soon, but I am concerned about the possible side effects. Is anyone having luck with Enhertu??

How do you find courage to accept your stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis?

Hi everyone- I have been following for over a year but maybe afraid to post because it is a commitment to say out loud that you have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Scary as sh#%# but the longer that you live with it, the more you can absorb the unknown and try to be thankful for every day. I read all the stories and part of me wonders if the survivor stats are far behind because I see so many here and on other blogs that are thriving with positivity through the treatments and living longer than they thought we could. Stay strong and thank you all for sharing.