Palbociclib for Breast Cancer, Metastatic User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Ibrance
Palbociclib has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 75 reviews for the treatment of Breast Cancer, Metastatic. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 27% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Palbociclib
- Kdesi
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 29, 2019
Ibrance (palbociclib) "I was diagnosed with mac Feb 13,2019. I began Ibrance a few weeks later. My CAT scan in early May showed the tumors had shrunk by 1/2!"
- Chloe
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 24, 2020
Ibrance (palbociclib) "I am finishing up my 8th round of Ibrance this week for breast cancer. So far, I'm progression free. I've had very few side effects and feel pretty good. Happy to have had this option."
Frequently asked questions
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- Rach
- October 26, 2016
Ibrance (palbociclib) "I have been on for a year and a half. I am now no evidence of disease! Only bad part is the low WBC"
- kelly
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 22, 2019
Ibrance (palbociclib) "On Ibrance overall, sick feelings, loss appetite. Twenty eight days on then seven days off. Horrible did not help lesions, I had horrible hot flashes, list endless. "
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- Vimac...
- February 10, 2018
Ibrance (palbociclib) "My oncologist says it is working. How can that be as I have now 3 new masses In the chest?!!! Next Tuesday I will have a biopsy of these 3 new masses."
- Mihir...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 3, 2017
Ibrance (palbociclib) "My wife aged 63 in June 2017 used one 100mg phial. No effect , platelets Hg falls horribly. Ultimately she expired on 18 th July. This was used with Fulvestrand injection."
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- memac...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 1, 2023
"Seems to be working great with little to no side effects. 125 mg"
- Dee
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 11, 2022
Ibrance (palbociclib) "I have been on Ibrance, Femara, and Zomata for my cancer. I was given one to two good years to live."
- exp
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- October 2, 2023
"Went from 125 to 100. Still doing well on treatment after 9 months. Limited side effects: hair loss, dry skin, hot flashes, and tired."
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Ibrance (palbociclib) "I do have cold hands and feet, but now I have a pain in the back of my hand that goes to my wrist. I also have skin issues, but the doc said cancer markers are down. I am also gaining back weight which I needed."