Deciding on the many options for treatment I am diagnosed HER2 plus lobular invasive metastatic breast cancer . I have just started treatment two months ago . Taxol / herceptin/ perjetta. I just finished the taxol and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAnxietyCommunityCaregiving
Will you share your experience with targeted therapies? We know that each individual responds to treatment differently, but we also know that having a sense of what to possibly expect when entering a new treatment plan is incredibly...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Facing the holidaysLast year, my daughters and I chose to not gather for either Thanksgiving or Christmas due to concerns about the pandemic. Both holidays would have been the first without Cheryl...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMemory WallFriends & Family
Has anyone else experienced long term shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery? Hello. I’ve had long term shoulder /upper arm pain in both shoulders after different types of breast cancer and surgery in each breast about 12 months apart. One had radiotherapy...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
How I feelI don't have the desire to do anything anymore. I don't want to get out of bed. I'm depressed and feel it puts a strain on my relationship...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Have you experienced pseudo progression with targeted therapies?Has anyone experienced pseudo progression ( increase in growth of tumor before shrinkage ) while on Ibrance and Arimidex?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesChemotherapy
Has anyone else experienced chemo anxiety?I have the prescription for ANASTROZOLE in my hand. I feel paralyzed. If I take this med, it all gets very real. Have you experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Does anyone have experience taking a combination of Kisqali/Ribociclib with Letrozole?Looking to connect with other community members taking this same combination of Kisqali (Ribociclib) and Letrozole. I start the 24th box this week, I am still on the 600 mg...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsTips & Advice
How do you manage with mental/emotional health?My oldest son was talking about all if the places he wants to visit & maybe live. **I felt upset (& he could tell), I guess because I thought he...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Have you tried complementary or alternative medicine to help with pain? Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide collection of healing methods and practices that are non-traditional. Many people use CAM along with mainstream medical treatment to help relieve symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsPain