Some good news at last!
My two children seem to be playing happily in the sandpit so I thought I would take the opportunity to write a post.
Had an appointment with my medical oncologist today. And hurrah!! Finally, I've...
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Hi Amanda
Feeling good on the medication so far. Still have the hot flushes I had on Tamoxifen but not any other side effects to date. I will have follow up scans at some stage but with bone mets it is hard to monitor so the drs do rely a lot on symptoms.
It's true that tumour markers are used more for stage 4. I think your drs will rely more on scans as your mets are in your lungs/axilla - it's easier to see whether the tumours have grown/shrunk with scans on organs/tissue. Bit harder with bones.
Hope you are feeling well and good luck with the clinic tomorrow.
Amy x