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Capecitabine
Hi everyone, I’ve been on the kisqali/letrozole mix of medications since April 2019, they are starting to not fully work now so they are putting me Capecitabine (chemotherapy) tablets, is anyone else on these if so how’s things on them, side effects ect
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Breast Cancer Trials Q&A with Annabel Crabb - Metastatic Breast Cancer. Feb 7, 2022
This link came thru my emails today and may be of interest to you. In this upcoming Q&A event, moderated by TV presenter Annabel Crabb, we will be discussing the latest in research for metastatic breast cancer with leading researchers, as well as the psychological impacts of this disease and participating in clinical…
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Is anyone under Professor Arlene Chan Onc (WA)? Mets BC treatment
The Annabel Crabb Q&A on Metastatic Breast Cancer is on tonight - starting 5pm East Coast time (I've just received the link.) https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/qa-registration? On the FB page, lots of other Top Mets BC Oncs are being mentioned too - as having 'turned around Mets BC' ..... giving hope to many of…
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Trying to Stay Positive my journey
"You look so well, lost weight" comments from people l may have not seen for a little while. Thank you l say with a beaming smile, they don't know, should I tell them or not, I don't. l have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer incurable and aggressive l've been told, the little devils have been having a great road trip…
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Webinair on the use of Medicinal Cannabis Oil on Bone Mets & gynaecological cancer
Counterpart has this webinair on NEXT WED at 11am - you will need to register if you'd like to attend. https://counterpart.org.au/events/trial-using-medicinal-cannabis-for-bone-metastases/ Trial using medicinal cannabis for bone metastases Date: Wednesday, 15/09/2021 Time: 11.00am–12.00pm Location: Webinar PLEASE NOTE:…
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Upfront About Breast Cancer PODCAST 'Advance Care Planning - Taking Control of Your Future'
Hi everyone, Please find below information on BCNA's latest Upfront About Breast Cancer Podcase E37: Living with metastatic breast cancer often means you need to make decisions about your treatment and care. As well as working with your treating team to work out decisions surrounding your current care, it’s also good to…
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Dealing with metastatic breast cancer diagnosis
Original post created by member @Opoho moved to own thread in ‘Metastatic breast cancer’ category:
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Bad pains in legs
Original post created by member @Not_good_63_57 moved to own thread in ‘Metastatic breast cancer’ category:
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TUMOUR MARKERS DECREASED BUT SCAN SHOWS INCREASE
Hi all, I have received my mothers results from her cancer markers and they have decreased quite alot but we are so confused because her CT scan shows that theres new cancer spots on her bones and its increased since last scan. This doesnt make any sense and we cant see her oncologist till t=next week. Any advice or help…
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Routine blood tests when on perjeta and herceptin targeted therapy
can anyone on this regime tell me whether they’re getting routine blood tests done prior to each treatment ? Perjeta is suppose to affect white cells and can cause neutropenia according to EViQ protocols Ill be seeing oncologist in a few weeks and will of course discuss with her again but was surprised today at onc ward…
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Campbelltown Cancer Theraoy
Hi there, anyone in this group from Campbelltown area?
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Second line treatment
Hi Ladies, need some help, what is the second line of treatment after ibrance and letrezol?
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Spinal,radiation
Hi there -seems I have joined the club that none wants to join when we get that diagnosis of breast cancer Initially it was early breast cancer diagnosed by mammogram , then chemo/lumpectomy/radiation and further kadcycla /TDM1chemoFirst post here after being diagnosed this week with bone metastases in L3 and 7th ribs. I…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Today BCNA will be putting a shining light on the women and men who live with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in Australia. BCNA’s State of the Nation report highlighted those diagnosed with MBC can often feel misunderstood within the community and underinformed. However, those diagnosed are living for longer than ever…
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Worrying about Loved Ones.
Counterpart is offering an online workshop on the above topic on Thursday October 14, at 1-2pm. Psychologist Belinda Asti will give a short presentation and facilitate discussion. Further details and registration on the Counterpart website.