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Ductal carcinoma with metastatic lesions in the vertebrae

Hanan
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A known case of ductal carcinoma  (Ca Breast ) . Know presentING with metastatic lesions in the vertebrae. 

a decision of pallative chemotherapy have been made and the doctor ask me to choose between oral or iv route ?? 

I'm really confused which one is better . 

I'm thinking of oral as I had iv before and it caused for me many side effects .

Is there any difference in efficacy ?? 

Thanks in advance 

  • Hi Hanan and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about the tough decision you're having to make. As you're finding yourself a bit confused by it all it make be worth sitting down with your medical team to discuss your options in more detail so you have all the information you need to make your choice.

    We have some information on our website which I hope will help but do give our cancer nurses a call when they return on the 27th December if you'd like to talk this through with them. Their freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and their phone lines will be open between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps and that you hear from some of our members who have had to make a similar decision.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Hanan,

    I am so sorry to hear that you are now on palliative chemotherapy. I am sorry that I cannot help you with your decision, as, although I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 9 years, I have not had chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

    It sounds as if you need a serious talk with your doctor. S/he is in the best position to know which is likely to be the best option for you. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor all the details you need to know before ou can make an educated decision. I find that the easiest way to remember everything that you want to know is to write down a list of questions before you go.

    Good luck with your choice and, I hope that you reach the right decision for you.

    Do please let us know how you get on and remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

     

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