Ibrance and Weakness: What Users Say

• Hal...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2016

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I had breast cancer 24 years ago. I was treated with chemo and radiation. Earlier this year, doctors discovered that I had metastatic cancer. A nine-inch cancer between the lung and rib cage. Side effects of Ibrance were a little rough at first but eased up as time went by. Stomach problems, headaches, weakness, but they eased up as time went by. I learned that I had to drink lots of water. It is now 8 months later, and my cancer is in remission."

• Onl...
• September 20, 2015

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I am still in treatment, but my initial impression of Ibrance is positive. My doctor is extremely supportive of its uses and anticipated outcomes. (I have a fantastic doctor) I've had ease of access, when I mention Ibrance to medical professionals and the like, their response is positive according to what they're hearing. My side effects have been few and not severe. The only major reaction I experienced was during the course of undergoing radiation treatments and taking Ibrance & Femara in combination. I became neutropenic, with mild diarrhea, weakness, dehydration, and throat and esophagus challenges. My challenges were a bit overwhelming. The newness of Ibrance concerns me. Just hoping it does the job! Thank you."

• Gra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I was started on Ibrance in March 2020. I had a lot of weakness and abnormal labs when I first started taking it. I was also getting radiation, which contributed. After a couple of months, I was better and able to return to work. Since that time, I have had a few minor side effects: a sore mouth and some rash from time to time, but nothing I couldn’t handle. From March to October, my cancer antigens dropped from 258 to 66. In November, I had COVID, and it has all been downhill. Not sure if that plays any part or not. Since December, I have required to be in the hospital for pain, have gone through a second course of radiation, and my cancer antigen has gone back up and now back to 201. Right now, my bone pain is so bad I can barely walk to the bathroom. When I try to even sit up, the pain is bad. My oncologist has taken me off the Ibrance and is in the process of changing my drug regimen."

• Que...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2016

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I am stage 4. Took Metronome, had great results. Then Ibrance, just the 1st month I was on it, 3 tumors popped up. Got off it for 3 months, then went back. Well, it made the tumor bigger. Side effects: backaches while walking, sore throat, hair loss, weakness in arms, feeling tired all the time. My cancer PSA was 14. In one month on Ibrance, it went to 35. I see oncologist on the 9th. I'm sure my PSA will be higher, so I'm taking myself off of it."

• Los...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "1st, I'd like to say that seeing so many positive reviews makes me very happy. I do not wish to take away from the success, quality of life, and even remission of those for whom it has worked. I'd just like to report my mom's story. My mom had breast cancer in 2001. She has been in remission since 2002, and I could not be more grateful. During a trip to the ER for severe stomach pain in late 2018, a very terse ER tech rudely asked my mom why she didn't tell him and how long she had had cancer in her bones. Sadly, the breast cancer had returned. She was stable on injections until a spot appeared on her liver late last year. That's when she was put on Ibrance. It seemed to be doing its job, but mom was getting so weak. She completed the cycle, but it did too much damage to her numbers, and we almost lost her. And, it was mitral valve prolapse/regurgitation that led to congestive heart failure. I know that everyone reacts differently. I just needed to share. Thank you for reading. God bless."