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Abemaciclib (Verzenio) and fulvestrant (Falsodex) Treatment
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 23, 2023 | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
I have not been on this combination. I have a friend who is and it has shrunk her tumors, over 6 months they are shrunk down to almost nothing. The doctor says they are there but shrinking and not growing or moving to new locations. He scans her every three months. This is a recurrence for her, and scan week is the longest week, waiting on results. How do you handle that time?
How are you tolerating the side effects of these meds? Is this your first diagnosis or a recurrence?
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Hi, this is a recurrence of a tumor I was treated for in 2011. I had a mastectomy, chemo, radiation and was on tamoxifen for 10 years. I was taken off tamoxifen in September and diagnosed with a recurrence in March. Like your friend I am also apprehensive about my upcoming scans, but am hopeful the treatment is working. I have had some diarrhea, but overall the side effects of the treatment have not been bad. I am still getting used to the idea that I have an uncurable disease. I also find it frustrating that they don't really give you a timeline for what to expect. I understand everybody's story is different. Hopefully your friend will continue to respond positively to the treatent!