Hello ladies, I am now on chemotherapy after 6 years again. I did radiotherapy before 3 years cause of bone Mets, since then I took Ibrance for 2,5 years and Femara. Before 3 months at my 6months scans and labs, we found new Mets in bones so my doctor decide to start chemo and a new pill 'Aromestan'. I will do 4 chemos and then monthly I will have a drug called Avastin. I did already 2 chemos and it is much worse than 7 years ago. I lost my hair , my bones and vains are in pain, I don't have sense of taste. Also we place a port for the rest of my therapies.
Is there a lady like me here??
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I'm not currently in your situation, although I did some "make you bald and feel lousy" chemo 10 years ago! I can assure you, I did not look half as beautiful and vibrant as you do!
It sounds like you're halfway done...great! That chemo is definitely the powerful stuff, so I'm hoping it knocks your cancer on its a$$ !
I'm wishing you the best with your treatment...sending love! 💜
Sept 2019 I was diagnosed TNBC, I started chemo and lost my hair and felt like utter crap I was allergic to two chemos. it didn’t work for me, so I went straight in for surgery Jan 2020, then radiotherapy March 2020. During radiotherapy I found a new lump- TNBC had moved to my abdominal fat tissue. Told 6 months t live- I have managed to get them to operate. Although the oncologists aren't happy about it m, the surgeon is great. I’m 41 with 5 children. It’s all rough going, but you will get through it.
Have you read How to starve Cancer by Jane McLelland. There is a lot of positives in that book. Stay bright and beautiful. Stay safe during Covid. If you join Jane McLelland fb page you will see there is already a preventative out there for covid
I still work part time...what does she think helps ward off the virus? I already take several supplements...I would gladly add another if it would help some...
Welcome to the board. You will get to know many of the ladies. You look young and beautiful. Good luck and best wishes with your new chemo. Blessings, Hannah
I guess I"m kinda like you. I was diagnosed Stage IV 8 yrs. ago, did the chemotherapy, rads, surgery, etc. Then was on tamoxifen then stopped because of side effects and bone mets came back. Did Ibrance and Faslodex and that worked for a while, but then got mets to liver, so have been on IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy for 19 months (but who's counting). It does stink to have to sit in those damn chairs, but it's keeping my tumors at bay right now, so I'm grateful for that. I'm on the lifetime chemo plan now, apparently, but I take breaks where I can regain my tastebuds and not feel nauseas and like crap all the time.
I'm very sorry you're going through this, but there are others of us out here and we're doing ok. I'm a quality over quantity and so far, quality is winning.
Hi Chara, My heart goes out to you. It is so difficult to have to go back on Chemotherapy. I don't say you should stop chem but I think you should also ask a naturopathic doctor if there is something you can do to stop your cancer from recurring. There is also wonderful information on line on You Tube as to how to improve the immune system. We need our immune system to heal. I am trying to incorporate what I learn on line into my own case and so far I am doing quite well. But my goal is to get off all the drugs and work on building my immune system so my body can fight and heal. You are very lovely and have a charming smile. Thank you for the photo. All the best. Hugs Marlene
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