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Hi my name is Sima, 70 years old. Got bc April 2011, t1n1m0 her2 And receptor positive did whole nine yards & was on tamoxifen until one month ago. August of this year got severe neck pain, all my blood works were clean however MRI and pet showed I have Met bone cancer on my neck. Started IBRANCE faslodex and xgeva two weeks ago! Very tried! However my main problem is with the neck collar, I cannot drive and lost my independence! Any one with my condition please advise me how long I will be on this thing?

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mariootsi

I wish you good results with your treatment! Sending prayers and happy new year wishes for health and healing!

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Zebra2018 in reply to mariootsi

Thank you so much for your good wishes and prayers I need it!

Happy new year to you too.

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Rhwright12

Hi Zebra!

I had extensive bone mets to begin with also...the Zometa took away aches and soreness pretty quickly...I’m on Xgevs now after 2 years so I can’t say how quickly it works to begin with but hopefully soon...😀

Have a Happy New Year and a blessed healthy future!

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Zebra2018 in reply to Rhwright12

Thank you for your response, and encouragement. I wish you happy new year also

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Zebra2018

Thank you so much for your informative response. I am so uncomfortable with this brace, hopefully I will be out of it soon! How are you doing now? I wish you happy new year and health and happiness for 2019 and behinds.

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