Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

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.

How do you manage bone and joint pain during breast cancer treatment?

I have metastatic breast cancer and am currently on Kisqali (ribociclib). I'm dealing with severe bone pain in my hips and moderate joint pain that's really affecting my daily activities like walking and standing. I know bone and joint pain can happen with both the cancer and treatment, and I'm planning to talk with my oncology team about it. I'd love to hear from others who've experienced similar pain during their treatment journey. Your experiences and what helped you get through the tough days would mean a lot. • What was your experience with bone or joint pain during treatment? • What helped you manage day-to-day activities when pain was affecting your mobility?

What supportive care services helped you most during cancer treatment?

I'm learning about supportive care and how it can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life during cancer treatment. From what I understand, supportive care focuses on things like managing pain or nausea, providing emotional support, and helping coordinate care between different doctors. It sounds like it can be used alongside cancer treatment or on its own at any stage. I'd love to hear from others who have experience with supportive care services during their cancer journey. • What types of supportive care have been most helpful for you day to day? • What do you wish you had known about supportive care options earlier in your treatment?

What supportive care services help most during cancer treatment?

I'm learning about supportive care and how it can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life during cancer treatment. From what I understand, supportive care focuses on things like managing pain or nausea, providing emotional support, and helping coordinate care between different doctors. It sounds like it can be used alongside cancer treatment or on its own at any stage. I'd love to hear from others who have experience with supportive care services during their cancer journey. • What types of supportive care have been most helpful for you day to day? • What do you wish you had known about supportive care options earlier in your treatment?

What supportive care services helped you most during cancer treatment?

I'm learning about supportive care and how it can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life during cancer treatment. From what I understand, supportive care focuses on things like managing pain or nausea, providing emotional support, and helping coordinate care between different doctors. It sounds like it can be used alongside cancer treatment or on its own at any stage. I'd love to hear from others who have experience with supportive care services during their cancer journey. • What types of supportive care have been most helpful for you day to day? • What do you wish you had known about supportive care options earlier in your treatment?

How can I manage severe anxiety that causes daily vomiting before returning to work?

I have extreme anxiety, to the point I throw up daily. I take my meds but I’m trying to relax on my own. It’s so hard because I have to go back to work.

What's the highest Cancer 27-29 score you've seen?

What’s the highest anyone Cancer 27-29 score ever been i’ll start 543

How do you deal with chemo brain and memory problems?

I’m new to this and am not sure how to use.. chemo fog…