Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Cora and Ann, I am also on Capecitabine as the Onc was concerned I had liver mets.  At my most recent scan I was told that after 3 cycles of Cape there'd been a 30% reduction in the liver lesions (they aren't entirely sure that the lesions are definitely mets but either way, a reduction is always a good thing).  I find there are very few side effects for me aside from the skin on feet and hands.  Wishing you both well and keep us posted on how things go xxx ... View more

Hi Lindyloo have just started treatment on exemestane and Everolimus , did it give promising results .Was on palbacilib for 2 years , which kept it stable for 2 years .Worried about side effects on these new drugs , but hopefully won’t be too bad .Many Thanks x ... View more

Hi, I'm doing ok. I haven't been keeping count of my cycles, but I started in September 2019.  After some Low blood count issues, i'm now on 400mg and Blood counts are much better. I had a scan on 30 June and the results were good. (I have mets on Thoracic spine and both hips). Oncologist told me cancer is stable.  Wishing you all the best for your scan.      ... View more

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Thanks for the update, deb, and hoping whatever happens you will continue with successful treatment. So lucky that your spine problem was a disc! We often forget that our bodies are vulnerable to all the more ‘normal’ problems too! Yes, I’m on cape now and find it very tolerable. Now just hoping it works. I will have a scan before long and like you will suffer scanxiety. Fingers crossed for us both. I hoped my post would ‘bump up’ the ablation thread and catch your eye.........it worked! All the best for now,   mo ... View more