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02-22-2011, 04:36 PM
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AIs and depression
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Re: AIs and depression
I met with my onc last week to discuss what to do. We decided to let it rest till the end of April (which is coincidentally when my one year of Herceptin is up). I am an accountant and I would like...
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her2group
01-31-2011, 02:05 PM
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AIs and depression
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Re: AIs and depression
I read a lot this weekend about endocrine therapy. How the drop out rate due to side effects is at least 20%. How patients treated with taxol chemo (like me) are 4 times as likely to have severe...
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her2group
01-30-2011, 04:32 AM
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AIs and depression
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Re: AIs and depression
Thanks for your replies. I don't know about ovarian ablation, but I have been post-meno for about 5 or 6 years so I don't know if that would apply to me. As to Tamoxifen, because of a history of...
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01-29-2011, 09:16 AM
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AIs and depression
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AIs and depression
Has anyone else experienced severe depression while on an AI? I started on Aromasin November 1 (after chemo and radiation). I was enduring the terrible joint pain, hot flashes, lack of energy, etc....
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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-11-2010, 10:05 AM
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Watery eyes and red eyelids-Herceptin?
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Nina
Re: Watery eyes and red eyelids-Herceptin?
My last chemo was 4 weeks ago. I am on Herceptin only. My eyes won't stop watering - they itch and hurt. They are crusty in the morning. I have not spoken to the onc about it yet as it just...
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her2group
09-06-2010, 08:30 AM
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Half of breast cancer patients treated with antihormonals are noncompliant ie, do not
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Nina
Re: Half of breast cancer patients treated with antihormonals are noncompliant ie, do
Forgive me if I missed anything in this thread, but for those taking AIs, when did you start? I have just finished chemo, starting radiation, and instead of getting a break my onc wants me to start...
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her2group
09-05-2010, 09:35 AM
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nails falling off??
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Nina
Re: nails falling off??
I have been on TCH since late April. Just finished. Nails have pealed and ripped, but I have kept the damage to a minimum by using a clear gel polish and keeping them very short. They have not...
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her2group
04-30-2010, 06:34 PM
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5 yrs. have past..
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Nina
Re: 5 yrs. have past..
Happy five-year anniversary, Jean!!! You are certainly an inspiration to us newbies on the Board. Your caring, sage postings are always a bright spot when I visit. Enjoy your happy time!
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her2group
04-30-2010, 05:31 PM
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It might be possible to keep you hair during chemo
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Nina
Re: It might be possible to keep you hair during chemo
My onc said no astralagus or other antioxidants or supplements supporting the immune system. Websites promoting the product advertise that it is for use during chemotherapy and radiation. After...
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04-30-2010, 05:26 PM
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Completely off topic but can someone tell me
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Re: Completely off topic but can someone tell me
Just had my first TCH treatment today and one of my questions that I did not get answered was about peptide and retinol use. I have been using some anti-wrinkle products for several years and my...
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03-23-2010, 07:54 AM
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Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
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Nina
Re: Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
Hey everyone,
The oncologist told me my MUGA results yesterday and the score was 70! All that worry for nothing! I surely have some leeway for any possible damage from the Herceptin. Thanks for...
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her2group
03-20-2010, 05:34 PM
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Swelling in breast after lumpectomy
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Swelling in breast after lumpectomy
How worried should I be now that my breast has started swelling about 10 days after surgery? I had a lumpectomy and all the axillary lump nodes removed. I have an appointment with the oncologist on...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
02-25-2010, 06:41 PM
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Herceptin - Bladder and/or sleep changes?
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Nina
Re: Herceptin - Bladder and/or sleep changes?
Karen - Why did you use navelbine with herceptin instead of the normal routine of TCH? Why did you refuse hormone therapy? Please explain your strategy and how you worked with your oncologist if...
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her2group
02-25-2010, 02:20 PM
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Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
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Nina
Re: Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
Marlys - That is reassuring!! I have been taking CoEnzyme Q10 (200 mg daily) for several years as recommended by my migraine doctor. Maybe my MUGA scan will be good! Thank you for the encouraging...
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02-23-2010, 04:41 PM
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Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
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Nina
Bad MUGA scan might mean no herceptin?
Just had my first visit with oncologist yesterday. Thought I was prepared because I had been reading up on what treatment to expect. She talked about TCH for 18 weeks, then herceptin with aromatase...
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