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Something new in the treatment arsenal?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 7 11:34am | Replies (61)

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@vicsmit

I have HR+ HER2- mbc and had been on Verzenio for 6 months then Abraxane chemo for 6 months before each began losing effectiveness. My oncologist is prescribing a newly approved immunotherapy pill called Truqap produced by AstraZenica. I have not started this treatment yet but reading indicates side effects similar to Verzenio et al. My oncologist said Truqap is not in the same family as Verzenio et al though. As a side note, I was also in a Kisqali trial during 2019-2020 before losing my eyesight to corneal damage caused by bacterial infections in each eye 6 months apart (I add this to warn users to be aware of any eye sensitivity and see your optometrist immediately). Here is a link to more information on Truqap https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2023/truqap-approved-in-us-for-hr-plus-breast-cancer.html

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Hi @vicsmit
Just reading your post here. I'm so sorry about what happened to you with Kisqali! That's awful! I've been on Kisqali for 3+ years now. Do you happen to remember what dose you were on during the trial? What were the first issues you noticed with your eyes?

How is Truqap working for you? Are you finding the side effects tolerable?

Prayers for you for all of this. Zebra