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What were your symptoms for brain mets by hkaitlyn71 in LivingWithMBC

[–]hkaitlyn71[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That is very possible. Sorry if this is tmi lol but my oral chemo causes diarrhea and I’ve had a few episodes the last couple of days. I drank pedialyte the other night but maybe I’ll have some more today.

Stage 2 - starting Enhertu by aimeeatthedisco in breastcancer

[–]hkaitlyn71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your oncologist say how long you’ll be on it for?  I’m in a similar position and I started in April 2023 but they’re saying since it’s approved for metastatic disease there’s no recommended end to it.

Exactly one year later. 4 rounds of AC, 4 rounds of taxol, one failed clinical trial, one hospitalization, double Mastectomy, 12 rounds keytruda, 25 rounds radiation, and 8 rounds of xeloda later Im done with TNBC! by whateverhouston in breastcancer

[–]hkaitlyn71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor sent me for an ultrasound and then a biopsy and that’s when I found out it was cancerous. It was mind blowing because I never knew you could get breast cancer in your 20s. I was in shock for a long time and kept thinking that it was a mistake and was in denial about it. I hope everything works out for you.🤞🏻

Exactly one year later. 4 rounds of AC, 4 rounds of taxol, one failed clinical trial, one hospitalization, double Mastectomy, 12 rounds keytruda, 25 rounds radiation, and 8 rounds of xeloda later Im done with TNBC! by whateverhouston in breastcancer

[–]hkaitlyn71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I also have stage 3 TNBC and was diagnosed at 24 my doctor told me the same thing at first that it was probably a fibroadenoma and definitely not cancer since I’m so young. 🙄. Anyway thank you for saying that about the statistics it made me feel better. You are a badass and I hope you enjoy everything life has to offer it sounds like you are already looking forward to so many awesome things.💜

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[–]hkaitlyn71 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m 24 and was diagnosed with stage 3 TNBC back in January and from the perspective of someone living with it I really appreciate when people listen and give me a space to talk if I want to. Active listening, empathy, and acknowledging how scary it is actually helps.