Lung Metastases

[MarsiJay]

After my diagnosis, I was most focussed on the skull issue and i have had some reassuring responses to my question about that. I have not paid as much attention to the fact that I have metastatic spread in both lungs with fluid on the left. After beginning treatment my breathlessness has eased and I don't have any obvious symptoms. I would be grateful for anyone with experience of spread to the lungs regarding treatment and progress. Thank you

[Jessie55]

Hi there! My sister in law had what you describe in the lungs etc. Ibrance and exemethesane knocked it right back. Good luck !

[MarsiJay in reply to Jessie55]

Thanks for that Jessie. I am greatly encouraged

[Trissh]

Hi MarsiJay. Wanted to let you know that I do have 1 lesion in my lung as well as some in bones and liver. Diagnosed in September 2021. I am on Letrozole and Ibrance and the mets in liver and lung have shrunk about 20% with no new mets as of my last scan in early May. Hope that helps. --Trish

[MarsiJay in reply to Trissh]

It does indeed help Trish. I have to wait another month before another scan. I am crossing my fingers.

[Adele_Julia]

I have pleural effusion which is the lining outside the lung

[MarsiJay in reply to Adele_Julia]

That is uncomfortable. I have suffered tat in the past.

[dnamscg in reply to Adele_Julia]

We found my MBC when I had an effusion. I have mets everywhere including on my pleura (the lining of the lung). Still have a small effusion since November. Hasn't given me any problem but had three throcentecisis done in January and February. No one seems to worried about them.

[MarsiJay in reply to dnamscg]

Many thanks for this. I am very new to this. everything helps

[NPmary]

When first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer l had pleural effusion and myocardial effusion. I had relief of symptoms with prednisone and lbrance resolved the effusion. Wish the best. Let us now how you aredoing. What treatment are you on?

[MarsiJay in reply to NPmary]

I am on letrozole only so far but after five weeks, I feel very much improved. My severe breathlessness has gone and I have more energy. Thank you

[Kiss_my_grits]

I have Mets in both lungs as well. After 11 rounds of Ibrance and letrazole, all tumors have shrunk, some to the point of being undetectable. Sometimes I feel some strange chest pains. I’ve decided to tell myself that’s the meds working and tumors shrinking, as that’s what the scans show. Good luck!!

[MarsiJay in reply to Kiss_my_grits]

Great news. My breathlessness has improved so here's hoping

[Kiss_my_grits in reply to MarsiJay]

That’s a great sign 🙌🏻

[MarsiJay in reply to Kiss_my_grits]

It is and I am now more optimistic.