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@llthomson

I am doing ok. Thank you for asking. I decided to go on Verzenio because of my possible recurrence/spread of cancer. I chose Verzenio because I did not want to risk heart issues. I asked for the lowest dosage (50 mg) to minimize side effects. I was told that the lower dosage is effective. I take 50 mg twice daily. I will be on my third month next week. I had one episode of diarrhea in the beginning, but none since. I have noticed hair thinning...taking lots of supplements for that. I am pre diabetes so I am careful in eating healthy - lots of vegetables, no processed food, no fried greasy food, no sugar. I have osteoporosis so I am also exercising to manage that and the joint stiffness. My recent bone scan showed minimal bone loss with some improvements. Thankful for the new law that was passed this year, my max copay for Medicare drugs is $2000/yr. I started the drug last year and copay for just one month was more than $3000! I know that it is still early stages in terms of the medications, but I am hoping that I could maintain this and continue dancing which I love.

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Glad you are doing well on Verzenio.
You indicated you went on starting due to the possibility of reoccurrence?
Recommended by MO?
Were you Hr2 low?