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Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?
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How true...retired moved to Florida and learned to play tennis. The muscle pains I was experiencing were really the return of cancer. I guess I am fortunate for now it is in the bones and not a major organ as yet. I see you have joined recently...is this a recent diagnosis for you?? How long have you been on this regimen?? Interesting that I get xgeva monthly and you every 3 months. I will have to ask my oncologist about that. Hope your next treatment works better. My oncologist tells me there are several other alternatives if need be. Hope the next one for you works better. Keep us updated...
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Do ;you go to Mayo Clinic in Arizona ?
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I had xgeva shots every month for about 2 years. I then started getting them every three months. My oncologist said the shots lose some effectiveness on a monthly basis and should be done every three months. I also was taking anastrozol and arimedex at that time. I am still getting xgeva every three months but now on faslodex every month. No longer taking anastrozol or arimedex (was taken off when I started getting the faslodex shots). I was first diagnosed with MBC in September 2013. Starting my fourth year now. My tumor marker went up in June which is when my oncologist started me on faslodex. In a bit of flux with the numbers up and down so I will see what happens for my November appointment. Could change everything for me. We may not be able to leave for Arizona if my treatments are altered substantially. I have a lot of faith in my doctor in Montana. He is an amazing guy.