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Weather Extremes?

Although the river is entirely free of ice, you might think winter is still with us. The snowfall we received April 20th has yet to melt so outdoor walking is...

Although the river is entirely free of ice, you might think winter is still with...

Hazelgreen

•2 years ago

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New Oncologist Coming to Dana Farber

Greetings to all of you. I have bad news and good news. Bad first---I am losing my oncologist! The man that has kept me alive for the last 20 years is...

Greetings to all of you. I have bad news and good news. Bad first---I am losin...

CincinnatiExperience

•2 years ago

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Radiation to zap a problematic tumor?

My father has mbc and just had a set back. He is currently on Lynparza since last July and had good response with CA27.29 reducing from 2200 to 126 and scans...

My father has mbc and just had a set back. He is currently on Lynparza since las...

Greenwhite63

•2 years ago

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Indecisive about Treatment

Hello all, Localized spine bone Mets diagnosed 4 months. Completed spinal cement and radiation. Taking Letrozole and will start Verzenio. My oncologist also...

Hello all, Localized spine bone Mets diagnosed 4 months. Completed spinal cement...

Peggypilot

•2 years ago

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Mayo clinic new cancer blood test

https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2020/06/10/mayo-clinic-researchers-study-blood-test-to-detect-multiple-cancers/?mc_id=us&utm_source=pes&utm_medium=e&utm_conte

https://cancerblog.mayoclinic.org/2020/06/10/mayo-clinic-researchers-study-blood...

DDIL1

•2 years ago

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Taxol Update

I want to put this out there for those considering or starting Taxol and hope it helps. My doctor uses a fairly elaborate pre-med and med protocol that they...

I want to put this out there for those considering or starting Taxol and hope it...

Iwasborntodothis

•2 years ago

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COVID Anti virals feedback please

Hi Wondering if anyone has had Covid antivirals and did they help.I’m getting tablets delivered this afternoon from NHS , 5 days of tablets , daughters wedding...

Hi Wondering if anyone has had Covid antivirals and did they help.I’m getting ta...

debbiedo2063

•2 years ago

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Anyone have lymph nodes in neck and what did you have done?

I’m so worried about my lymph node that is now really bulging and scaring me. Not a good feature I am sure but it always so tiny now sooo much bigger. I am...

I’m so worried about my lymph node that is now really bulging and scaring me. N...

Bettybuckets

•2 years ago

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Do you still get PET scans?

In the last year, my oncologist said he wasn't going to order PET scans any longer. I know that some insurances (I have Medicare) are limiting the number you...

In the last year, my oncologist said he wasn't going to order PET scans any long...

luckysmom13

•2 years ago

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Carpal tunnel syndrome with Ibrance and Letrozole(Femara)?

Hi, saw my oncologist today, she thinks my numb and tingly hands and arms are more likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome than Peripheral neuropathy. She...

Hi, saw my oncologist today, she thinks my numb and tingly hands and arms are mo...

Discocat

•2 years ago

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Dressed up, makeup, heels. Felt wonderful

For the first time in awhile I put on real clothes (not joggers and T-shirt) and went to a church service with mask on of course. I felt good it was nice to...

For the first time in awhile I put on real clothes (not joggers and T-shirt) and...

Hotlantaphatz

•2 years ago

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Rectal prolapse

Hi everyone and Happy Easter - hope the sun is shining where you are. It's beautiful here! (UK). Unfortunately I think I have a rectal prolapse :( . I had a...

Hi everyone and Happy Easter - hope the sun is shining where you are. It's beaut...

Ursula_I

•2 years ago

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New hope for HER2 +

https://www.foxnews.com/health/promising-cancer-vaccine-utilizing-similar-mrna-technology-combats-covid-duke-researchers

https://www.foxnews.com/health/promising-cancer-vaccine-utilizing-similar-mrna-t...

EZSZ

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Early American Easter

I'll stick with the modern method, here's for anyone daring. HAPPY EASTER! https://youtu.be/QN4gRAgFDuY

I'll stick with the modern method, here's for anyone daring. HAPPY EASTER! https...

OneLump22

•2 years ago

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Getting liver function tests in the UK

I live in the US and I’m planning a trip to the UK to see my family. My onc wants me to have a liver function test each week while I’m traveling as I have...

I live in the US and I’m planning a trip to the UK to see my family. My onc want...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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COVID positive , any feedback appreciated.

Just tested positive for Covid. Had 4th jab a month ago but Hubby has it too so prob caught it off him. Just a cough and bit short of breath but not major and...

Just tested positive for Covid. Had 4th jab a month ago but Hubby has it too so ...

debbiedo2063

•2 years ago

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anti-anxiety

Hi - I'm on ribociclib and letrazole - hormone positive, HER2 negative - breast and bone mets. I'm on cycle 2 but not coping well with the anxiety. Think...

Hi - I'm on ribociclib and letrazole - hormone positive, HER2 negative - breast ...

susiemarmite

•2 years ago

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Vrezenio

Hello, Does anyone on Verzenio have a hair problem.

Iwouldlike2knowmore

•2 years ago

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Targeted Drugs and Need for Genetic Testing??

This is one of today's posts in Practice Update: STORY OF THE WEEK Published in Metastatic Breast Cancer · April 08, 2022 .... CDK4/6 Inhibitor Outcomes in...

This is one of today's posts in Practice Update: STORY OF THE WEEK Published i...

Hazelgreen

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Gabapentin

Is it safe to try talking my Onc into taking me off the Ganepentin? I asked the dr's assistant nurse once & she didn't say yes or no. She asked if I was sure...

Is it safe to try talking my Onc into taking me off the Ganepentin? I asked the ...

OneLump22

•2 years ago

19 Replies

More fun too

Here's the link I meant to post. Buttons the The Thunder Chicken! & his human sister Ruhi. https://youtu.be/VfU7Eqo6d_g

Here's the link I meant to post. Buttons the The Thunder Chicken! & his human si...

OneLump22

•2 years ago

1 Reply

cupuncture

Has anyone tried acupuncture to ease pain? I have needle phobia, but heard about laser acupuncture. Would love to hear about your experience before I give...

Has anyone tried acupuncture to ease pain? I have needle phobia, but heard abou...

EZSZ

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Just a thought

Hello lovely ladies: I am just going to throw this out there. As we all know this is not where we all wanted to be at our ages. But here we are navigating...

Hello lovely ladies: I am just going to throw this out there. As we all know th...

Debbigbang

•2 years ago

46 Replies

MBC

Hi everyone. I’m new to this forum I’ve definitely found good information so far. Just curious how long those of you who have MBC have had it. I’m coming up...

Hi everyone. I’m new to this forum I’ve definitely found good information so fa...

Normalee1965

•2 years ago

68 Replies

Choices re oncologists in the UK

Hi all! I follow this site for my sister in law who is MBC - I am her ‘researcher’. Have just been diagnosed myself. The oncologist I saw yesterday did not...

Hi all! I follow this site for my sister in law who is MBC - I am her ‘researche...

Jessie55

•2 years ago

9 Replies

New treatment coming our way!

Hi all, My wife has seen some progression on Capecitabine so we are moving! Our UK Onc is now suggesting Herceptin and Carboplatin. I'm interested as it's not...

Hi all, My wife has seen some progression on Capecitabine so we are moving! Our...

Winner123

•2 years ago

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Enhertu

Anyone taken Enhertuif do any info o treatment and side effects eiikd be sporecisted

Anyone taken Enhertuif do any info o treatment and side effects eiikd be sporeci...

blms

•2 years ago

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Questions on treatment options

Hello all 🥰 I have a question..I am currently on fulvestrant/letrozole. I had been on ibrance/letrozole. I see some are on the variety of those like...

Hello all 🥰 I have a question..I am currently on fulvestrant/letrozole. I had ...

Debbigbang

•2 years ago

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Sick again

So every month since I had Covid in December I’ve been sick with something. I had a UTI then the reaction to the new Faslodex and now I’m home sick with the...

So every month since I had Covid in December I’ve been sick with something. I ha...

Puppy_love

•2 years ago

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Ibrance and neuropathy? Please help.

Hello I wonder if anyone taking similar meds to me has experienced neuropathy in their hands and arms? I’ve been taking Ibrance for only 5 months, together...

Hello I wonder if anyone taking similar meds to me has experienced neuropathy i...

Discocat

•2 years ago

53 Replies

Posts - SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer | HealthUnlocked

SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

All posts for April 2022

Weather Extremes?

New Oncologist Coming to Dana Farber

Radiation to zap a problematic tumor?

Indecisive about Treatment

Mayo clinic new cancer blood test

Taxol Update

COVID Anti virals feedback please

Anyone have lymph nodes in neck and what did you have done?

Do you still get PET scans?

Carpal tunnel syndrome with Ibrance and Letrozole(Femara)?

Dressed up, makeup, heels. Felt wonderful

Rectal prolapse

New hope for HER2 +

Early American Easter

Getting liver function tests in the UK

COVID positive , any feedback appreciated.

anti-anxiety

Vrezenio

Targeted Drugs and Need for Genetic Testing??

Gabapentin

More fun too

cupuncture

Just a thought

MBC

Choices re oncologists in the UK

New treatment coming our way!

Enhertu

Questions on treatment options

Sick again

Ibrance and neuropathy? Please help.

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