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08-23-2018, 10:52 AM
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Recurrence
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ginnyg898
Re: Recurrence
Hello All:
Thank you so much for the kind responses. The past 3 weeks have been tough but, as I told my husband, I have moved on from the 'grief and shock' stage into the 'lets get this over...
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her2group
08-08-2018, 03:05 PM
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Recurrence
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Recurrence
I am back after nearly 8 years NED. Routine mammogram indicated a new tumor that has been missed as it has been buried in scar tissue from lumpectomy. New tumor same profile as before. Had TCH...
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10-10-2011, 11:56 AM
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aromatase inhibitors
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ginnyg898
Re: aromatase inhibitors
I am on Lupron and Arimidex after I failed to respond to Tamoxifen. I have been taking Arimidex for about 5 weeks and I have the usual hot flashes, joint pain and moderate bone pain. I blamed...
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her2group
10-10-2011, 11:51 AM
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Liver Resection Surgery
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ginnyg898
Re: Liver Resection Surgery
Awesome news! Keep the faith ;)
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08-16-2011, 04:08 PM
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Tamoxifen not working; Arimidex/Lupron
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Tamoxifen not working; Arimidex/Lupron
My Onc put me on Tamoxifen about 6 weeks ago. I did alot of research (including this site!) about reactions and side effects, of which I had none. So I insisted on a metabolic test to see if it was...
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her2group
08-16-2011, 03:47 PM
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Finishing up my one year of Herceptin
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ginnyg898
Re: Finishing up my one year of Herceptin
My last Herceptin treatment is in 3 weeks. I was just discussing this issue with the nurse at the chemo-spa today. I told her it is going to be so strange not coming in every three weeks and very...
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06-28-2011, 02:39 PM
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Clueless Insurance company!
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ginnyg898
Clueless Insurance company!
Thought I would post something light for a change ;)
My insurance company just left me an automated message to remind me how important preventative mammograms are. They said, now that I am in my...
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her2group
06-28-2011, 09:17 AM
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6 Years This Week
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ginnyg898
Re: 6 Years This Week
Mary Jo:
Such an amazing post..congratulations and thanks for giving those of us facing the future after the end of treatment hope :)
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her2group
06-19-2011, 10:39 AM
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How to start over...
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ginnyg898
Re: How to start over...
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful insights. I honestly dont know what i would do if you ladies were here to provide support ;)
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06-06-2011, 08:20 AM
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How to start over...
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ginnyg898
How to start over...
Hi All:
I am sure this has been posted many times before, but posting now in hopes that others will have some insight.
As you can see by my sig I have been in active treatment since last...
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her2group
05-27-2011, 10:32 AM
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TCH- How did it work for you
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ginnyg898
Re: TCH- How did it work for you
I also had TCH; my Oncologist said that this was the right treatment for me and after doing alot of research it does seem to be the standard. I am in Southern California.
After my 2nd infusion...
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her2group
05-26-2011, 08:24 AM
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Finished Herceptin
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Posted By
ginnyg898
Re: Finished Herceptin
HI Elizabeth:
I am nearly where you are...I am in my last week of radiation (boost!) and will be on Herceptin until September. My mind has been wandering alot lately in trying to put the last 10...
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her2group
04-15-2011, 05:16 PM
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Did chemo put you into menopause?
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ginnyg898
Re: Did chemo put you into menopause?
@KDR: If you dont mind me asking, how old were you when you completed chemo?
Congratulations on your NED! So awesome...
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her2group
04-15-2011, 05:13 PM
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Did chemo put you into menopause?
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ginnyg898
Re: Did chemo put you into menopause?
Thanks for the info Becky!
I can understand how much tougher it would be if I wanted to have more children; fortunately we are done. For me this about trying to figure out what is going on with...
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her2group
04-15-2011, 02:04 PM
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Did chemo put you into menopause?
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Did chemo put you into menopause?
When I was diagnosed at age 41 with BC my Oncologist said that I most likely would be forced into menopause by the chemo since I was most likely close to it anyway (my mom and grandma started in...
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04-07-2011, 08:39 AM
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Nerve Issues From Chemo
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Nerve Issues From Chemo
I completed chemo on January 18th and most of the side effects are gone by now. However, over the last 2 weeks or so my left lower eye lid has been jerking around and jumping like crazy...and this...
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her2group
03-15-2011, 12:18 PM
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DCIS Means More Surgery
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ginnyg898
DCIS Means More Surgery
Hi All:
I had a lumpectomy and a sentinal node biopsy on February 16th. The pathology report came back a week later and my surgeon said I had a 'complete pathilogical response' from the...
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her2group
02-22-2011, 07:18 PM
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Surgery Stories
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ginnyg898
Re: Surgery Stories
Hi All:
My surgery was a week ago and I wanted to follow up on my experience.
Everyone at the hospital was really great. The wire localization was not painful and went pretty quickly. I...
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her2group
02-22-2011, 07:05 PM
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What has cancer given you? The good and the bad?
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ginnyg898
Re: What has cancer given you? The good and the bad?
What a great post!
I am a week out of surgery so I am still in the trenches, but I would say so far that this entire experience has made me really appreciate my life, my family, and all the...
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her2group
02-02-2011, 12:24 PM
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Surgery Stories
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Posted By
ginnyg898
Re: Surgery Stories
Thank you ladies for the great insight :)
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her2group
02-02-2011, 12:20 PM
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Chemo Treatments Over!
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2,230
Posted By
ginnyg898
Re: Chemo Treatments Over!
Congratulations Peg!
I am in exactly the same place you are. I completed chemo two weeks ago, have surgery this month, followed by radiation and herceptin. I will then go on Tamoxifen. I cant...
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her2group
02-02-2011, 12:11 PM
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A period out of the blue and lower back pain
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Re: A period out of the blue and lower back pain
I skipped two periods following the start of chemo, then out of the blue had an 8-day heavy period. Since then, I have skipped two more. My Oncologist said that my period may come and go, but will...
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her2group
01-25-2011, 05:51 PM
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Surgery Stories
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1,815
Posted By
ginnyg898
Surgery Stories
Hi All:
I am a week past my final chemo treatment and just scheduled surgery. It goes without saying I will not miss chemo one bit ;)
I am having a lumpectomy w/wire localization and a...
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her2group
01-11-2011, 12:28 PM
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Advice on work situation
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3,395
Posted By
ginnyg898
Re: Advice on work situation
BTW: Thank you SoCaGal...i am tempted to give you her number. LOL
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her2group
01-11-2011, 12:26 PM
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Advice on work situation
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3,395
Posted By
ginnyg898
Re: Advice on work situation
Hi All:
Wanted to give everyone who was so helpful in this situation an update.
Unfortunately, evil boss pretty much got her way and I am starting on disability on Monday. I am so stressed...
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