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Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?
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I was recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I was wall set for surgery and then a PET scan revealed some metastasis on some bones (3 spots). All of this stated on June 5th. I am scared to death. I meet with my oncologist for the first time today, I believe I am beginning chemo today, but I am unsure. I am only 41 and I have a 4 and 3 year old. I have no idea what to expect, anyone been through this? Is it possible to over come this?
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The meeting went well, considering the topic. I did not start chemo, I am getting some more lymph nodes biopsied near my trachea on Friday. If it is the same type of cancer I will start on treatment July 6th. The treatment will be a shot and a pill. Faslodex and Abemaciclib. I am meeting with a genetic counselor tomorrow for a genetic panel and then the Dr. mentioned giving me shots to start menopause. If that doesn't work, then we will discuss removing my ovaries. Right now I am just hoping it is the same kind of cancer. The odds are slim that it is a different type, but it can happen.
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Welcome to Connect, @nikki727
I can imagine that you are scared. There must be so many questions racing through your mind, especially with young children to think about. There are many women here ready to share their experiences with you, many of whom are living with metastatic breast cancer.
How did your appointment with the oncologist go? Did you start chemo? What kind?
Hope to hear from you.