How do you stay strong with metastatic breast cancer to bones?
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2 days agoHello all My wife has metastatic breast cancer ( skeletal involvement) Breast cancer 1st diagnosed in 2001, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment Treatment suspended the cancer but caused a cardiomyopathy, heart failure that progressed and ultimately had a heart transplant in March 2017, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in Jan 2020 Undergoing treatment,several changes over the years. Ibrance, Faslodex, Xgeva , Xgeva was helpful, but caused osteonecrosis of the jaw(ONJ) tried several meds Now on Faslodex monthly and Xeloda( oral 5 FU) and many supplements So far, skeletal disease involves the entire skeleton, but had remained stable, minimal pain My wife continues to try to enjoy life and family It has been a long road, but , my wife, Evelyn is a testament to faith and spirit She will never give up Praying for all, don't give up!
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2 days agoWhat a powerful testament to resilience and the strength that comes from faith, family, and never giving up hope. Managing metastatic breast cancer with bone involvement requires incredible courage, and it sounds like there's a beautiful example of how to face each day with determination while finding joy in the moments that matter most. The combination of staying connected with loved ones, maintaining hope, and working closely with the medical team to navigate treatment changes shows others in this community that it's possible to live meaningfully even through the most challenging circumstances.
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