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starwishn2
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her2group
09-10-2014, 08:56 PM
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Went for mammo and cancer has returned...
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10,875
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starwishn2
Re: Went for mammo and cancer has returned...
Linn- I was sorry to read your "news". I haven't been on the board for awhile so I apologize for such a late response. It sounds like you have an amazing oncologist. All fingers and whatever...
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her2group
04-12-2014, 09:02 PM
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I'm all done - why depressed?
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starwishn2
Re: I'm all done - why depressed?
Hey Julie~
I totally felt like you!! My doc even said it could be a little PTSD from cancer. It's leveling out for me finally. It feels like it's taken a long time. After 12 months and 18 chemo...
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her2group
02-19-2014, 11:58 PM
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HELP please!! First time on taxotere
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starwishn2
Re: HELP please!! First time on taxotere
Adriana~
I am so sorry to hear about your rotten side effects. I finished Taxotere in Dec 2012. I couldn't have been happier to get done with that drug. My oncologist told me that I had "every...
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her2group
11-22-2013, 11:04 PM
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NEDenise Has Died
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starwishn2
Re: NEDenise Has Died
Like everyone else on this site, I am shocked and completely saddened by this news. There just aren't enough words to express my feelings. Peace and prayers to her family. Denise will be missed so...
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her2group
10-29-2013, 10:03 PM
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Someone walk me off the ledge please
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2,628
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starwishn2
Re: Someone walk me off the ledge please
I'm coming in late on this thread but MiraLax works great for constipation. It doesn't give you the bloaty sometimes gassy feeling that Metamucil can give you. I've dealt with this "condition" my...
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her2group
10-05-2013, 09:25 PM
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Emergency mri &%#@$!!
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10,427
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starwishn2
Re: Emergency mri &%#@$!!
We need a "LIKE" button her! LIKE LIKE LIKE!
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Caregivers Corner
10-03-2013, 08:21 PM
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Mother has passed at 90 Sept. 21
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starwishn2
Re: Mother has passed at 90 Sept. 21
I am so sorry for your lost. Such a lovely tribute that you shared with us about your mother. A girl always needs her mom. My mother passed away almost 3 years ago. I have missed her every day. My...
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her2group
10-03-2013, 08:16 PM
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Emergency mri &%#@$!!
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starwishn2
Re: Emergency mri &%#@$!!
Dear Denise - you will be in my prayers tonight, tomorrow and every day! I'm so sorry you have to go through all of this. You are such a strength on this board! Thinking of you~
Jeri
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her2group
10-03-2013, 08:00 PM
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Final Chemo!
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starwishn2
Re: Final Chemo!
Congrats!! A huge milestone done!! I actually finished Herceptin a few weeks ago. Once I was off of Taxotere and Carboplatin - it took about 4 to 6 weeks to start losing that groggy feeling - but I...
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her2group
09-23-2013, 11:46 AM
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Depressed
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starwishn2
Re: Depressed
Thanks to both of you for your thoughts!
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her2group
09-22-2013, 09:20 PM
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Depressed
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starwishn2
Depressed
I'm not sure what exactly is going on with me right now. I had my last (hopefully) surgery on 9/13 - I finished Herceptin in August and I don't need radiation. My visit with the doctor 2 weeks ago...
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her2group
09-06-2013, 12:08 AM
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Arimidex
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starwishn2
Re: Arimidex
I started Arimidex in January and have had a constant headache since. In April I was ready to call it quits but decided to give it 6 months. The past few months have gotten better. I still get a...
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her2group
08-27-2013, 08:24 PM
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Good News / "Bad" News
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5,876
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starwishn2
Re: Good News / "Bad" News
Denise~
Seriously - you DO deserve a break!! Glad to hear you are feeling better. Getting off those steroids is another BONUS!
Forum:
her2group
08-15-2013, 10:54 PM
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Finished - Now What?
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starwishn2
Finished - Now What?
I had my last Herceptin treatment today! I've had a lot of mixed emotions floating around in my head. I am happy to finally be here - it's been a tough year. But now what? I feel at a loss - isn't...
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her2group
08-08-2013, 09:31 PM
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Neuropathy?
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starwishn2
Re: Neuropathy?
I've had the neuropathy since around the end of October (2012) - my 4th TCH treatment. It kept getting worse and on my sixth treatment my onc cut the taxotere in half. I'm one treatment short of my...
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her2group
08-06-2013, 06:50 PM
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Just need to vent - scared
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starwishn2
Re: Just need to vent - scared
WOW... I am angry as well! I changed oncologist's several years ago, when I was dealing with platelet issues, because of the way she treated me and talked about me (called me her "problem patient")....
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her2group
08-02-2013, 06:51 PM
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passing
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starwishn2
Re: passing
I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a very kind and gracious lady. My prayers to her family.
Jeri
Forum:
her2group
08-02-2013, 06:45 PM
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After Chemo how long does it stay in system
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starwishn2
Re: After Chemo how long does it stay in system
I have one - yes ONE - Herceptin treatment left and I've been feeling (and worrying) like Linn65. I appreciate all the excellent advice and thoughts as well!
Thanks everyone!
Jeri
Forum:
her2group
07-30-2013, 09:37 PM
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Thoughts on removal of opposite healthy breast?
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starwishn2
Re: Thoughts on removal of opposite healthy breast?
I went with the double mastectomy. At first, my husband and I were comfortable with a lumpectomy. However, after an MRI - 3 more spots were found and biopsied. On that day I decided I did not want...
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her2group
07-18-2013, 03:57 PM
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Eye Twitching...even losing lashes/brows
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starwishn2
Re: Eye Twitching...even losing lashes/brows
Yep! Twitchy and watery eyes... UGH! My oncologist said that Taxotere was the culprit. Also, sadly I didn't lose my lashes and brows until almost 4 weeks after I finished Taxotere and Carboplatin. ...
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her2group
07-18-2013, 03:50 PM
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A new day! Thanks for the support last night.
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1,406
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starwishn2
Re: A new day! Thanks for the support last night.
Dear Linn~
I'm late on this post.. sorry. I have had the "pleasure?" of a divorce after 25 years. Dealing with an ex and the kids along with everything cancer throws at you is not easy. You are...
Forum:
her2group
07-09-2013, 09:41 PM
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43
My Wife Rachel Was Just Diagnosed With HER-2+ Breast Cancer (Please Help ...)
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starwishn2
Re: My Wife Rachel Was Just Diagnosed With HER-2+ Breast Cancer (Please Help ...)
Hi Ben~
I had TCH (finished T&C in Dec). Taxotere was a lot harder on me than the Carboplatin. I am still having Herceptin until August 15 - that will be 17 treatments. I had a double mastectomy...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
07-09-2013, 09:22 PM
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4
blue and red spots on legs?
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11,889
Posted By
starwishn2
Re: blue and red spots on legs?
Petechiae are small purple-ish/red-ish spots. This is caused by low platelets. It could, of course, be something else but I agree that you should check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Forum:
her2group
07-09-2013, 09:14 PM
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5
July 9th and had great news today!!!
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1,401
Posted By
starwishn2
Re: July 9th and had great news today!!!
Me too!! Only Two more Herceptin treatments as well. My last will be August 15th. Then out will go the port. We need to do some long distance celebrating!! WaHooo~
Forum:
her2group
05-09-2013, 11:33 PM
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8
Weight Gain
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1,783
Posted By
starwishn2
Re: Weight Gain
YUP! Weight gain here as well. I had just lost 40 lbs when I found my lump so my body never had time to stabilize on my new and improved weight. Cancer/chemo does play dirty tricks on us!!
Hang...
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