Olaparib for Breast Cancer, Metastatic User Reviews

Brand names: Lynparza

Rating: 7.2

Olaparib has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of breast cancer, metastatic. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

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Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 3, 2021

Olaparib "I’ve been taking Lynparza for nearly two years. I have some side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue, all of which are manageable. My tumors shrank quickly after starting, and I’ve had no further disease progression. I consider Lynparza a wonder drug!"

8 / 10

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
August 7, 2021

Olaparib "I had TNBC with BRCA1 mutation and had a complete pathologic response after chemo and mastectomy. Four years later, I was diagnosed with a recurrence in my supraclavicular lymph node and multiple nodules in my lungs. I was on Lynparza alone for 10 months until it recently stopped working. I had very few side effects that subsided within a few weeks, and from that moment on, I didn't feel I had cancer or had any side effects. I was able to do everything and lead a very active lifestyle. Unfortunately, Olaparib no longer works, and I'm starting something else. I wish I could be on Lynparza forever. Best quality of life ever."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 11, 2022

Olaparib "I am currently on Lynparza for 7 weeks. My doctor monitors my bloodwork every two weeks. My dosage was just doubled after 6 weeks. I seem to have few side effects. Once I managed the side effects, I was able to live normally. I can post an update in 6 weeks."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 15, 2022

"I have breast cancer recurrence, and I’m now triple negative BRCA 1 positive. My doctor started me on Lynparza 300 mg for the first 4 weeks. I am now at 600 mg for 3 months. I do have some side effects: headaches, feet tingling, loss of appetite, and back pain on the right side. I see my doctor every two weeks to monitor my blood work. It’s still too early to say what’s working. I’ll have scans in a few weeks. I can post after."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 4, 2023

Olaparib "This did absolutely nothing for my daughter! She died believing this would help her BRCA gene! She would have been better off taking nothing!"

1 / 10

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