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Good morning, just a little update on my recent scan.
As a reminder I was diagnosed June 2020 de novo stage 4 breast cancer, HR+, HER2- (now considered HER2 low) Mets to bones in 7 places.
Kisqali and Anastrozole for 16 months, was NED then progression.
Also monthly XGeva injections which I still do.
Switched to Afinitor and Exemestane for about 6-8 weeks, had to stop due to bad rash and breathing trouble, continued disease progression.
Went on Xeloda for 6 months, didn’t work, continued disease progression.
Started the Tropion 01 clinical trial, phase 3, November 1, 2022.
Recent scan shows no sign of bones Mets, no sign of initial breast tumour, 3 lymph nodes still showing but have shrunk from initial scan and have remained the same size for last 6 months. Dr said it might actually be scar tissue and not cancer.
No new lesions or any evidence of disease elsewhere, all major organs continue to be clear!
Grateful for the Trial, Dato-Dxd and my medical team at the MUHC here in Montreal!!
I just started Xeloda on Monday ( 3 days). What were your major side effects? I will be on this for 33 treatment days M-F along with Proton Therapy ( double whammy)
Hi LeeAnn @leeann66
Thank you for all the great information in your upbeat response. I'm so glad you are still able to enjoy life despite all the challenges with the cancer and, often more so, the cancer meds. I believe your positive outlook will take you a long way. Prayers for good scan results. Zebra