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Thanks for your message. Yes this journey started in June 2020 and the new treatment will be the 4th one since then. Doctor is going to think on it and get
Back to me on what she thinks the best plan is. My head is all
Over the place but after an initial cry (that lasted Most of the evening) I’m
Ready to get moving on next steps. I always do better with bad news when I have a plan! Thanks again for reaching out!
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Hi, I had a mastectomy in 2020; no radiation was offered a pill
to try to keep it from coming back was. Because of so many side effects and the threat of more severe osteoporosis, I chose not to take the pill.
I had a pet-scan in August, and it showed more nodules growing in my lungs
I then had a biopsy.
I met with my oncologist in September, and she told me that the biopsy
said I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
The first drug my doctor requested was denied; it was KISQALI; they felt
the doctor was not clear on the questions asked.
The Oncologist went to a second drug called ABEMACICLIB; the trade name is VERZENIO.
I received this drug two days ago., and I am now taking it, so far no side effects.
I meet with my cancer team bi-weekly and do blood work every two weeks to measure my white blood cell count.
I will have a pet scan in three months to see if the drugs I am on are working.
I should note that I am also on a hormone blocker called EXEMESTANE.
To all of my fellow breast cancer people, hang in there and pray for positive outcomes.
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How are you doing, Leeann?