I am 78 yr old who had breast cancer with a mastectomy 13 years ago.I was on hormone therapy(anastronale) for 10 yrs
This year I had pain in my sternum and a biopsy and was referred to my oncologist .
He ordered a chest CT and a PET scan which showed metastatic stage 4 which has spread to bones and lungs.
I am on hormone therapy(exemestane and Ibrance) and a monthly injection of Xgeva, which is supposed to strenghten my bones.
All of this new diagnosis since
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Hi cjh
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