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Herbal supplements

My acupuncturist who is also a registered nurse and has trained in China with traditional Chinese medicine has recommended three supplements to me. I will ask...

My acupuncturist who is also a registered nurse and has trained in China with tr...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Blood clots in legs and lungs

How many ended up with blood clots in legs and or lungs? On Ibrance and Letrozole 3 months. Ended up with bad leg pain after walking, thought was muscle...

How many ended up with blood clots in legs and or lungs? On Ibrance and Letrozol...

Sunny2020

•5 years ago

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Physiotherapy for side effects of medications

Has anyone found physiotherapy beneficial to lessen joint pain caused by ibrance and fulvestrant ?

Has anyone found physiotherapy beneficial to lessen joint pain caused by ibranc...

Thatflowerlady

•5 years ago

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Peripheral neuropathy

I am on my 6th cycle of 125 mg IBrance, monthly Faslodex shots & Xgeva shots (every 3 mos). I am experiencing intense Peripheral neuropathy in my fingers &...

I am on my 6th cycle of 125 mg IBrance, monthly Faslodex shots & Xgeva shots (ev...

hopenowandtomorrow

•5 years ago

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FINALLY, APPROVED FOR DUAL COVERAGE OF MEDICARE WITH FULL MEDICAID

After learning that MediCARE was not going to be anything like MediCAID, I was panicked. I had to go to on mediCARE August of this year. They immediately...

After learning that MediCARE was not going to be anything like MediCAID, I was p...

kearnan

•5 years ago

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Doh! Away on hols and forgot Metformin...

... Can any COC patients tell me the dosage we take? Many thanks in anticipation x

... Can any COC patients tell me the dosage we take? Many thanks in anticipation...

GollyG

•5 years ago

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Bad tooth while taking Xgeva

I started taking Xgeva shot not long after being diagnosed with MBC last year in April Since then I have had a bad tooth that may need cut out or root canal...

I started taking Xgeva shot not long after being diagnosed with MBC last year in...

rpeacock

•5 years ago

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I forgot my meds

What is wrong with me? How on earth have I forgotten to take my meds. Sat here with my morning coffee and literally just remembered. Usually have it around...

What is wrong with me? How on earth have I forgotten to take my meds. Sat here w...

Mindysooty

•5 years ago

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I wore it pink....

Well my gift drop went down well. Me and my daughter sat in the chemo unit for 5 hours dishing out gift vouchers and the pamper packs we'd made up and chatting...

Well my gift drop went down well. Me and my daughter sat in the chemo unit for 5...

Mindysooty

•5 years ago

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Radiation

I finished my last day of radiation on Thursday. It did burn my skin, so to all of my mbc sisters or brothers could someone tell me what I could put on my skin...

I finished my last day of radiation on Thursday. It did burn my skin, so to all ...

kduck

•5 years ago

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Hello From Canada

I Really like and appreciate this group of ladies with so much info. I would like some advice or suggestions....I was on Ibrance and the fulvestrant...

I Really like and appreciate this group of ladies with so much info. I would li...

70boduke

•5 years ago

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Billirubin level higher on Xeloda?

Wondering if anyone else on Xeloda has had billirubin levels rise? Higher billirubin is listed as a side effect and since Xeloda is still knocking back my CA...

Wondering if anyone else on Xeloda has had billirubin levels rise? Higher billi...

MacroMom

•5 years ago

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If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, you may want to see this performance.

My sister created this piece in response to my being diagnosed with MBC last June. It has been her way of spreading the word about Breast Cancer and how it...

My sister created this piece in response to my being diagnosed with MBC last Jun...

klhowe

•5 years ago

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Scan results

Just back home after seeing oncologist all good everything stable same drugs next blood test December and also 3 monthly bone jab. Just booked a 2 week holiday...

Just back home after seeing oncologist all good everything stable same drugs nex...

lilybank

•5 years ago

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75 mg Ibrance & 10 mg inhibitor

Ladies, I am overjoyed! After a year of trial & error, changing meds, meds strength and changing inhibitors, we finally hit on a winning combination! I...

Ladies, I am overjoyed! After a year of trial & error, changing meds, meds stre...

Survivornow

•5 years ago

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Travel Insurance with MBC

Hi Thinking about travelling to Florida in January for 10 days. I’ve got a quite from All Clear but it’s 4 figures! Any suggestions please? I have savings...

Hi Thinking about travelling to Florida in January for 10 days. I’ve got a qui...

Sunnydrinking

•5 years ago

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Implant Recall

https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20190724/textured-breast-implants-recalled-for-cancer-risk

https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20190724/textured-breast-implants-recalled-for-...

Maludagui

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Medical insurance in Canada

Today I went on the Canadian Breast Cancer Network site and they list an insurance company which will cover metastatic people and there is no requirement that...

Today I went on the Canadian Breast Cancer Network site and they list an insuran...

rubyc1234

•5 years ago

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CT Scan results

Hi I received my CT scan results today. There has been a small progression with increase of the left axillary lymphadenopathy. The liver and bone disease...

Hi I received my CT scan results today. There has been a small progression wit...

Sunnydrinking

•5 years ago

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Flu jab

After posting on here that I’ve never had a flu jab or want one...my oncologist told me to do it...apparently there’s a nasty Australian flu probably coming...

After posting on here that I’ve never had a flu jab or want one...my oncologist ...

Barbteeth

•5 years ago

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How low does my wbc have to be for me not to get my Halaven injection?

After my first injection of Halaven, wbc was 4. After second, it was 2.9. My oncologist says that my wbc needs to get back up. I can't take Neulasta since it...

After my first injection of Halaven, wbc was 4. After second, it was 2.9. My onc...

Iwngca

•5 years ago

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Under the weather

Does anyone else just feel under the weather from time to time? I spent the entire weekend in bed having a "pity party" for myself. I wait for a follow up...

Does anyone else just feel under the weather from time to time? I spent the ent...

morty87

•5 years ago

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Getting ready for the first gift drop

My fundraising campaign went off the scale. My target was £500 and so far I have raised £770 and everything you see in the photo is pamper stuff that's been...

My fundraising campaign went off the scale. My target was £500 and so far I have...

Mindysooty

•5 years ago

46 Replies

Have you got 10 mins or so for a thought provoking video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSW2MszpK-0&t=3s I love this. It makes sense of my guided meditations on healing and gratitude among other things. Also I know...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSW2MszpK-0&t=3s I love this. It makes sense of ...

LouisaMay

•5 years ago

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This was in my Facebook feed tonight. Very promising!

https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-helped-kill-cancer-cells-in-patient?fbclid=IwAR0yNoDwlqfjrpLz30y_ZmGP9WmXHPZRyLzLp-Ej9ff4fh5uHjW

https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-helped-kill-canc...

iamdonell

•5 years ago

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I'm a Challenge!

My Oncologist told me today that I'm quite a challenge! We went over the side effects I'm having, bladder pain, horrible joint pain, tooth pain, exhaustion...

My Oncologist told me today that I'm quite a challenge! We went over the side e...

Survivornow

•5 years ago

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Enjoying Disney vacation!

Should a person with MBC bone mets go on the Aerosmith Rocking Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios in Disney World? Just a question...I’ll let u know in about...

Should a person with MBC bone mets go on the Aerosmith Rocking Roller Coaster at...

Rhwright12

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Atezolizumab and Abraxane

I am starting Atezolizumab and Abraxane has anyone been through this regimen and did you have side effects

I am starting Atezolizumab and Abraxane has anyone been through this regimen and...

Givemestrengh

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Sickness due to low neutrophils

Hi all! I know the doctor tells me make sure to stay away from large crowds, wash your hands regularly, don't be around sick people, but I'd like to get a...

Hi all! I know the doctor tells me make sure to stay away from large crowds, wa...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Afinitor and Aromasin

My meds arrive today. I am really nervous about starting them. So what time of day is best to take them, morning or evening? I don't want to be up all night if...

My meds arrive today. I am really nervous about starting them. So what time of d...

Lovemylakie

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer | HealthUnlocked

SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

All posts for October 2019

Herbal supplements

Blood clots in legs and lungs

Physiotherapy for side effects of medications

Peripheral neuropathy

FINALLY, APPROVED FOR DUAL COVERAGE OF MEDICARE WITH FULL MEDICAID

Doh! Away on hols and forgot Metformin...

Bad tooth while taking Xgeva

I forgot my meds

I wore it pink....

Radiation

Hello From Canada

Billirubin level higher on Xeloda?

If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, you may want to see this performance.

Scan results

75 mg Ibrance & 10 mg inhibitor

Travel Insurance with MBC

Implant Recall

Medical insurance in Canada

CT Scan results

Flu jab

How low does my wbc have to be for me not to get my Halaven injection?

Under the weather

Getting ready for the first gift drop

Have you got 10 mins or so for a thought provoking video?

This was in my Facebook feed tonight. Very promising!

I'm a Challenge!

Enjoying Disney vacation!

Atezolizumab and Abraxane

Sickness due to low neutrophils

Afinitor and Aromasin

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