Hi Everyone,
I went to Dana Farber today and got my shoulder biopsy results. It is
positive for metastatic breast cancer. I was expecting it,so I'm not surprised.
So it's hormone therapy and also a monthly IV therapy to strengthen my
bones so they don't fracture,especially the humerus which is the one with the
cancer. Also I need to take calcium and vitamin D3. I will also need monthly
labs,and scans done periodically to see if the hormone is working. If it
doesn't suppress the cancer,they will switch to another drug.
I just hope that the med works and keeps working for a while;it does depend
on how aggressive the cancer is. Since I've had it for years,I hope it's not
aggressive.
Apparently some of the hormones can work for a long time and when it stops
working they just switch to another;you can be treated for years,and then
eventually need chemotherapy;that happens when they run out of hormones that
work.
Unfortunately,I cannot have the treatment at Dana Farber since it is out of
network and the same treatment is available locally.
I want to thank everyone who has offered support,prayers,and concern. I
truly appreciate it.
Thanks for listening.
Cheryl in hot & humid Easthampton,MA
