Faith helps: Hi Ladies...this post is... - SHARE Metastatic ...

SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

6,809 members8,426 posts

Faith helps

Bishtown profile image
17 Replies

Hi Ladies...this post is for a little encouragement. I am a Christian lady who has a lot of faith. When my pastor found out about me having MBC, he proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting for me. I know I had at least a hundred people fasting for me and one of my prayer requests was that I would tolerate the side effects of Ibrance. First request though was that I would use this situation to glorify God. No matter what the outcome, healing or not, My life is in His hands. I have had many chances to comfort and encourage many other people thru this. I try to turn conversations into asking about them, instead of dwelling on myself. As a side, my doctor is amazed at how I am doing. Only side effects have been dry eyes, trouble sleeping, and tiredness. Third month on 125mg of Ibrance. If that is the worst I have, I can not complain.

Just praying for all of you on here and hoping you can find some way to make something good come out of what you are going through! You are an amazing group of ladies!

Written by
Bishtown profile image
Bishtown
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
17 Replies
Sandig1948 profile image
Sandig1948

What a lovely post. I too have come through 28 years of this disease by believing in him and in the power of prayer. There are many documented stories online.

I have identical problems with Ibrance although the dry eyes have only started to really bother me in the last 8 weeks. Sleep disturbance I have had from the start although only probably exacerbating a problem I have had for many years. In truth the last two weeks have seen a slight improvement ( I am cycle 6).

Best wishes and love, hope and prayers to all on this site.

Gigi

lmiller046 profile image
lmiller046 in reply toSandig1948

This is so awesome and encouraging to hear. I often look and see how many people have beat this for so many years when doctors tell you a different story.

I do believe that Faith has the biggest part.

Wintervt profile image
Wintervt

❤️

lmiller046 profile image
lmiller046

I too have amazing Faith! It is the only thing that has got me through this, I take one day at a time and know that God has got me taken care of. I don’t let this disease control me because he has the control. I don’t proclaim any sickness.

I have hey wonderful husband kids parents and friends. They too stand with me each day!

Thank you so much for your post. It has been so Encouraging.

Kimr2081 profile image
Kimr2081

Thank you for such an inspiring post. I always felt I had a good relationship with the Lord but my diagnosis has really made me focus on it and trusting more in him. Best of luck to you in this journey.

RLN-overcomer profile image
RLN-overcomer

Sister/Warrior, and yesssssss Over-comer. I thank God for your pastor, and your faithful parishioners/loved ones. You, and I have a spirit of gratefulness, and rely on our faith in our Savior during great, and challenging times. Your cup is full full ,and overflowing with all of Gods grace, and mercy. I pray for our sisters/warriors who are going through a challenging time, and I pray for their victory. XoXoXoXoXo

Rhwright12 profile image
Rhwright12

Amen! May we all bless others through this trial! “Got He who began a good work in u will carry it on to completion! “

RLN-overcomer profile image
RLN-overcomer in reply toRhwright12

We are the body of Christ. Iron sharpens iron my sister! Gods continued blessings

Rhwright12 profile image
Rhwright12

That’s May He

I keep telling people that I am the evidence of answered prayers. It is my hope and prayer that every lady on this site will be able to proclaim the same.

Juliandrea profile image
Juliandrea in reply toPickedTheWrongChick

I hope so too!!! That is great news for you. Happy to hear you are doing great and still working. When were you Diagnosed initially? You give me hope so I wanted to connect with you. I will pray for you, myself , and all the ladies here.

Bishtown profile image
Bishtown in reply toJuliandrea

I first found a large lump in my breast on Mother’s Day this year...May, 2018. Never had any cancer before that. After many tests were run, found out it was already stage four...in lymph nodes, liver, and vertebrae. Started Ibrance and Letrozole in July and now on third month of taking them. I had a mamogram last year, and nothing showed up then. Also, I had been on Valsartan since 2013, which is the blood pressure med that was made in China, and found to cause cancer. Who knows...

But...through it all, I am using this time to stay close to God and daily ask Him what I am to do with all of this. He has already opened up doors for me to share with others going thru this and maybe don’t have a very good support system behind them. Allow God to use you and you will be blessed! It is an honor to be able to pray for each of you, and I do!

Juliandrea profile image
Juliandrea

We have a very similar story. I found out I was stage 4 in April 2018. Mets to bones. Had ultrasounds and physicals etc. They kept telling me all clear. I am still a little bit angry, but have come to terms that being angry isn’t going to do much.. so instead I pray for a long life with my family. No history in my family of any cancer. I am tolerating the ibrance and letrozole ok, but I am losing hair, and tired after 9pm. I pray the meds keep working. God bless you and all the beautiful souls here. Have a great weekend

ArizonaGramma profile image
ArizonaGramma in reply toJuliandrea

Exactly how I felt.

Bishtown profile image
Bishtown

My heart goes out to all these beautiful ladies on here. None of us expected this...I just keep asking God to turn this to good in my life. Were you by any chance taking the blood pressure med, Valsartan? It has been proven to cause cancer. I was genetically tested and there is nothing in my gene line that could have caused this, but I was on Valsartan for 5 years. No way of proving it was the cause of my cancer, but it sure can be frustrating.

May you live a long and wonderful life! Blessings!

Juliandrea profile image
Juliandrea

Hi bishtown. I was not on any meds ever. This makes it even more puzzling.

pacalbel_d profile image
pacalbel_d

Amen. I too have a great prayer support group and I am thankful for them everyday! I will be starting my 5th year on Ibrance (125mg) and Letrozole in September. Except for the fatigue and occasional immune system issues, I have tolerated the treatment well. Every day is a gift from the Lord Jesus.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

2 Doctors said, “unheard of”, while smiling from ear to ear!

I have been taking Ibrance and letrozole for 28 months now for metastatic breast cancer. When...
Bishtown profile image

Ibrance, Femara , Avastin

I wonder if anyone is on this combo. What are the side effects of Ibrance? What do you do about the...
monalbaki profile image

Good scan results today ! 🙂

After 10 months on Ibrance / Letrozole I had my first scan results today and am very happy and...

Post radiotherapy fatigue

Morning ladies As some of you know I’ve had some recent radiotherapy which finished on 5th of July...
Barbteeth profile image

Does anyone experience long term Ibrance side effects?

Hi ladies! My mom’s PCR test came back negative. She has been in London for 5 days and no symptoms...
SabaAK profile image

Moderation team

See all
Jslanovich profile image
JslanovichAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.