Starting Letrozole & palbociclib tomorrow
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Hi @Ashanty88, I am so sorry to hear of your struggle. I am just at the beginning of bone mets and so I don't know what meds I will be on yet. I suspect from initial discussions I will have radium and a little break and then the meds.
I am concerned about side effects but so far with my initial diagnosis my oncologist has been willing to adjust meds and treatment plan when it wasn't working for me. Can you talk to your oncologist about your pain and other side effects to see what they can suggest? Also what about your breast care nurse if you have one or even your gp? Then too can offer suggestions and support.
Do you do anything like exercise to help or mediation? Deep breathing settles me down and do too does some mindfulness practice, like focusing on the 5 senses eg breathing deeply and focusing on what you can see, hear, taste, smell and touch. I do this on my walks.
Take care and reach out to your medical team about your side effects. I don't think you should stay silent and suffer like that. Best wishes and sending love to you ❤️
I am concerned about side effects but so far with my initial diagnosis my oncologist has been willing to adjust meds and treatment plan when it wasn't working for me. Can you talk to your oncologist about your pain and other side effects to see what they can suggest? Also what about your breast care nurse if you have one or even your gp? Then too can offer suggestions and support.
Do you do anything like exercise to help or mediation? Deep breathing settles me down and do too does some mindfulness practice, like focusing on the 5 senses eg breathing deeply and focusing on what you can see, hear, taste, smell and touch. I do this on my walks.
Take care and reach out to your medical team about your side effects. I don't think you should stay silent and suffer like that. Best wishes and sending love to you ❤️