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I was finally able to see my oncologist yesterday. He is recommending chemo, radiation, and hormone therapy. He is ordering a mammo print to decide which chemo. He also ordered a CT scan and bone scan to make sure the cancer has not spread because if that is the case he will switch gears and I won’t do chemo. I never thought I would say this but now I’m praying for chemo!! With only one positive lymph node, the cancer spreading wasn’t even on my mind. I had bloodwork done yesterday and my calcium came back just slightly elevated at 10.6 so he is going to have me do more bloodwork to test my parathyroid. I’m hoping maybe it was elevated because I took Tums before my appointment not knowing I was having bloodwork done. This is all very scary but I’m learning I can do and face things I never thought were possible!! Patience too!!! I am scheduled to meet with him again to go over the results on August 29th. Fingers crossed!!

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Hi maggiejinx,
I was diagnosed with pleomorphic ILC grade 3 in June 2024. Went through mastectomy surgery with positive margins, chemotherapy, a second re-excision surgery with negative margins, radiation and now aromatase inhibitor with Verzenio. I seem to be able to tolerate the aromatase inhibitor but have severe carpal tunnel syndrome with Verzenio. Supposed to be on the Verzenio for 2 years. I don't know anyone who has this pleomorphic ILC either. I'm considering just quitting the Verzenio as I have insomnia, fatigue and the carpal tunnel which keeps me up at night, but of course, don't want to put myself in jeopardy of a recurrence. Anyone relate???????
Thanks