December 13, 2023 KimHarms 6Comment

The pharmacist called to outline all the possible side effects of my newest stay-the-heck-out-of-my-body cancer drug. It’s historically been for women with MBC, but was recently approved for use in earlier stages for certain women. Since I’ve won the cancer lottery twice, I’m a “certain woman.” The side effect list for Verzenio is long and unpleasant. Not everyone has them all, but almost everyone has some. Nausea – “Be sure to have Zofran on hand,” Mr. Pharmacist says. Diarrhea – “You’ll want to have Imodium handy too.” Low White Blood Cell Count – “You’ll be more susceptible to illness. But…