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@ginny100 CDK 4/6 inhibitors -- which one to choose? There are three to choose from, Ibrance,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122934/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

The Femara Kisqali blend did not work. After 3 cycles of treatment cancer shows progression in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796661/

Discussion: Recurrent Breast Cancer: Markers Increasing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Thanks for the info! I started the Letrozole in November (2023) and as far as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141047/

Discussion: Kisqali and Letrozole have heart issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

My breast oncologist recently suggested Verzenio which is a "twin" to Kisqali (as per her information)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544635/

Discussion: Ribociclib (Kisqali) side effect issues

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 7:39am

May I ask what dose of Kisqali are you taking? What side effects have you had?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704244/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2022

Zebra, thanks for sharing. Are you getting clear scans now? Just wondering why you are on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883406/

Discussion: Mammograms and Ultrasounds During Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Did you all take Kisqali or Ibrance before trying Verzenio? I'm curious why your oncologists chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914337/

Discussion: What side effects did you have for how long with Verzenio.?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Thank you for your reply Chris, yes, Lupron, Exemestane and Kisqali are still for the original...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1403143/

Discussion: Ca 27-29 for early breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2025

Thanks. No problem with Letrozole but didn’t make it through first cycle of Kisqali. Low white...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/705349/

Discussion: Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2022

When I was first diagnosed, I asked for Oncotype test (for breast cancer). Was told test...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554158/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 8:17am

How long did you take anastrozole? I have taken it for two years for mbc4. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755808/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I’ve been on Kisqali and Letrozole for over 3 years now. Blood counts always wax and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074009/

Discussion: Anyone on elacestrant (Orserdu) and ribociclib (Kisqali) for MBC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2024

Hi @anjalima -- I am tolerating Kisqali well. I've been on it for 27 months now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856081/

Discussion: Is getting a CT scan & bone scan standard for early breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

This is exactly why I raised the question here. I'm on Kisqali/Letrozole (second round starts today)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778374/

Discussion: Ozone Therapy: Does it work?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2022

I'm taking them as well, but my bone metastatic gets worse. Is your stage three or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355900/

Discussion: Kisqali and Letrozole have heart issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

@charlesgreenberg I was on Verzenio but could not keep it down. At $8,400 a month throwing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550956/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 8:21am

Can bone pain be an adverse effect of Kisqali as well as AI? Are there other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883453/

Discussion: Mammograms and Ultrasounds During Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

In Canada the program is called My Kisqali Companion, phone number is 1-877-516-5353. Christine.Levasseur@novartis.com Maybe they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755115/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2022

Hi @chickenmom10 I take Kisqali for MBC (2.5 years so far). The other two choices were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886922/

Discussion: Deciding whether to go on abemaciclib (brand name Verzenio)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

My cancer center (Columbia Presbyterian in NYC) provides financial aid for Kisqali--assuming you qualify income-wise. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259385/

Discussion: Request for assistance with cost of Kisqali denied: How to reapply?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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