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Kisqali, blood tests and scans
I just started on Fulvestrant and Kisqali. First round of Kisqali at 600mg. Bloods show liver enzymes up so oncologist dropped to 400mgs for second round. Oncologist said my blood tests are ineffe...
Hi @Overwhelmed, sorry you are in this situation. I was diagnosed in July but suspected mets after a spinal fracture in January this yr. It just didn't show up until the July.
The first 6 months have been really hard emotionally but I am getting there. I did some counselling and will continue with it.
Nausea is a known side effect of Kisqali. I had a little bit when I took 600mg per day but it isn't as bad now on 400mgs. Talk to your oncologist about it.
The pharmacist told me to take Kisqali on a full stomach to stop nausea. I do this after breakfast. I have heard some people take it at night and sleep through the nausea. I think regardless of morning or night the important thing is to take it at the same time every day.
I have Fulvestrant injections too and bone strengthening injections as well. I get bad fatigue but try to keep exercising to help this. For me I walk 6 days a week and do yoga, meditation and practice mindfulness. I also joined a local support group for advanced cancer patients. I find that inspiring and helpful. Many of the breast cancer mets people in the group have been attending for many many years.
Best wishes to you ❤️
The first 6 months have been really hard emotionally but I am getting there. I did some counselling and will continue with it.
Nausea is a known side effect of Kisqali. I had a little bit when I took 600mg per day but it isn't as bad now on 400mgs. Talk to your oncologist about it.
The pharmacist told me to take Kisqali on a full stomach to stop nausea. I do this after breakfast. I have heard some people take it at night and sleep through the nausea. I think regardless of morning or night the important thing is to take it at the same time every day.
I have Fulvestrant injections too and bone strengthening injections as well. I get bad fatigue but try to keep exercising to help this. For me I walk 6 days a week and do yoga, meditation and practice mindfulness. I also joined a local support group for advanced cancer patients. I find that inspiring and helpful. Many of the breast cancer mets people in the group have been attending for many many years.
Best wishes to you ❤️