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J,
In 2014, my wife Jenny had a lumpectomy and radiation. Nov 2020, she fell to her knees while walking the dogs due to a crippling pain in her back, was diagnosed with stage IV MBC with mets, and several compression fractures throughout her entire spine, and mets scattered throughout multiple other bones, none in any organs. You are on the same treatment plan that she is, she started with 150mg Verzenio, and over the course of her treatment, her ONC lowered her dose to 100mg, now she's on 50mg. She was having major issues with the side effects, especially in the beginning, glad to hear that you are tolerating it well. She gets the Faslodex inj's monthly, and recently went from monthly Zometa IV's to every 3 months, she's been on her treatment plan for two years, and it is still working. I'm curious as to which Verzenio dose you are on, if you wish to share.
We also feel as thought we are waiting for the other shoe to drop, I understand the not feeling so great emotionally, but hang in there, and yes, living for today is easier said than done.
Reach out anytime, Kris

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Kris,
Wow, it is really great to hear from someone who is on the same treatment plan and know that it has been working for 2 years. Thanks for reaching out. I am on 150 mgs twice a day. My neutrophil count has dropped twice so I was taken off the med for a few days....more labwork showed it went back up so back on the medication again. I really don't have any major issues with other side effects at this point. Curious to know what side effects have caused your wife's dosage to be lowered. It's great you are there for your wife. I would be lost without the support of my husband. Hope the good days continue for you both.