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07-26-2012, 06:17 AM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Ladies,
They did figure out what was causing the rash all over my body. It was the heparin that they use for the port. You may want to ask them to test you for a HIT. I had that first and then...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
07-05-2012, 07:56 AM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I have almost completed my first year of "Survival". Next week marks a year that I have had a mastectomy. For you ladies/gentlemen that are just starting the process, know that you will get through...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
02-08-2012, 12:03 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I have decided that one cannot tell what side effects are from which drugs. After working with an allergist and starting steroids and antihistamines, I figured out what gave me my skin reaction. I...
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her2group
01-08-2012, 08:37 AM
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Herceptin Update: My treatment
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Kroesen
Herceptin Update: My treatment
Good morning all. I just wanted to update you on my treatment last Friday. They preloaded me with drugs and dripped the herceptin over two hours. I received four times the dosage since I missed a...
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her2group
01-03-2012, 08:50 AM
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ladies with her2neu positvie stage 2 a breast cancer
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Kroesen
Re: ladies with her2neu positvie stage 2 a breast cancer
SoccerSarah,
My name is Arlyce and I am going through treatment right now. I have been diagnosed as stage 2B. First of all, there is hope! I remember like it was yesterday the fears that come...
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her2group
12-30-2011, 03:44 PM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Choyces,
Keep a good eye on it. Make sure you let your onc know.
Thanks for everyone's support. I'm going to try herceptin again on Friday. We will be at the cancer center the whole day so...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-29-2011, 09:37 AM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
rhondalea,
Thanks for the information. I think my rash is finally disappearing. I am so excited. I still see it all over my body, but it isn't as raging red as it has been. Hopefully, we will...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-24-2011, 07:15 AM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
The allergist put me on Atarax (Hydroxyzine) yesterday. Hopefully that will get me some relief. I've also been placed on prednisone and hydro. lotion. I'm feeling shaky and hoping that I won't...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-23-2011, 03:06 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
Yes I have. Doesn't even come close to touching it. I even took an ice cold bath that about made my heart stop (not literally). I'm sitting around now in a short sleeve shirt and have goosebumps...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-23-2011, 02:42 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Here is an update of my day. I'm off herceptin until further notice. My rash is continuing to itch and burn. I was sent to allergist again today. He put me...
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her2group
12-21-2011, 09:05 PM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Thanks both of you. I went in today because of the itch. I was given steroids, benadryl, and zantac via IV. I was also given a medrol pack of steroids to take for a week. I'm going in on Friday...
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her2group
12-20-2011, 03:38 PM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Tricia,
Could you check my blog to see if yours looked like that? I'm going back in tomorrow to see if there is anything else that can be done for itching. Let me know what you think about my...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-20-2011, 01:50 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
Thanks PMM. I am feeling at peace that my doctor will help me make the right decision.
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her2group
12-20-2011, 10:28 AM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Benadryl doesn't help much at all. My oncologist does know. We first wondered if it was the trial shingles vaccine that I signed up for. She tried to get them to unblind the test, but they said...
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My Healthcare Team
12-20-2011, 10:14 AM
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Honoring my medical team
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Kroesen
Re: Honoring my medical team
Bliss Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa
*Dr. Prow (onc)
*Dr. Taylor (surgeon)
*Richard Cano, MD (Anesthesiology)
* All the nurses at Bliss (top notch)
* Receptionists
These people are spectacular. ...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-20-2011, 10:07 AM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I have posted pictures on a blog that I started today. I want to help others who have similar symptoms. I may be ending herceptin on Friday. After a swollen tongue, I'm not sure if I have much of...
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her2group
12-20-2011, 08:46 AM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
http://kroesen-cancer.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-bumpy-ride.html
Please try this link. I just started a blog so I could have pictures of what my rash looks like. I think it is important for...
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her2group
12-20-2011, 07:26 AM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Sarah,
Is there some place that I can upload pictures of my rash and you could tell me if it looked like the same type?
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her2group
12-19-2011, 03:56 PM
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Pictures of Herceptin Rash
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Kroesen
Pictures of Herceptin Rash
Is there anyone out there that would have pictures that they could share with me that show a Herceptin rash? I've checked online, but to no avail. I would like to have something ready to compare...
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her2group
12-19-2011, 02:52 PM
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Itchy rash-Herceptin?
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7,549
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Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?
I've taken Benedryl, Zyrtec, creams, aveno, and everything else that you can think of. I'd be happy to live with the pain and discomfort of the burning and itching if I knew that my throat won't...
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her2group
12-19-2011, 02:49 PM
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Itchy rash-Herceptin?
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Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?
Lani,
My eosinophils is in the normal range. Wouldn't the carboplatin reaction have messed with those as well? I know I had a reaction to that. I turned blue and couldn't breathe.
I wish...
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her2group
12-16-2011, 04:08 PM
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Itchy rash-Herceptin?
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Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?
I too am about beside myself with the rash and itching. Last week the oncologist mentioned that if it is herceptin, that I'd have to quit using it. Is there anyone out there that continued to use...
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