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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-11-2012, 11:30 AM
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Herceptin only
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laurab
Re: Herceptin only
I never had any hair issues when I was on Herceptin for a year. I think your hair issues must be due to chemo. or radiation. I never had chemo. and only had mammosite radiation. Also - I had a...
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her2group
04-30-2012, 09:25 PM
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HELP! Cannot tolerate Hormonal Therapy...ADVICE appreciated!
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laurab
Re: HELP! Cannot tolerate Hormonal Therapy...ADVICE appreciated!
I have been taking Arimidex for about one year. I don't think I've had any problems with that. I started Fosimax about 3 months ago. I have had severe joint pain , especially in my back, since I...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
04-16-2012, 07:22 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I had my last Herceptin infusion in February 2012. I was never on any type of chemo.
My only side effects were the finger nail splitting and breaking and an occasional drippy nose. I have had 4...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
02-17-2012, 10:31 PM
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Herceptin & Urinary Tract Issues?
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laurab
Re: Herceptin & Urinary Tract Issues?
I just had my last infusion of Herceptin. I never had regular chemo. I did have a problem with urinary tract issues about mid-way through my treatments.
A nurse suggested that I try drinking more...
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her2group
12-06-2011, 09:31 PM
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Coobi
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laurab
Re: Coobi
If you are a plus size woman , you may want to know that when I got my plus size Coobi bra , it was waaaaay too small. I wear a size 2X shirt.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-04-2011, 10:16 PM
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Herceptin only
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laurab
Re: Herceptin only
My oncologist told me that , in my case, having chemo. with the Herceptin would increase my chance of cure by 1%. Yep - just 1%.
I figured that 1% was not worth the harm that chemo would do to the...
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her2group
11-18-2011, 09:59 PM
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crazy request for my oncologist?
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laurab
Re: crazy request for my oncologist?
I have been on Herceptin for 10 months and I can completely understand your "freaking out". You definitely need to talk to your oncologist about this so that he/she can reassure you or discuss...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-12-2011, 07:09 PM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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308,418
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laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
This reply is for those few who are having Herceptin without any chemotherapy - at all.
I am 3/4 through my Herceptin infusions. At this point , the only side effect that I see is that my...
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her2group
10-11-2011, 05:55 AM
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Living Proof will be on 10/10/11 @6pm on Lifetime
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laurab
Re: Living Proof will be on 10/10/11 @6pm on Lifetime
Wow! I saw Living Proof for the first time last night. I was so touched and so appreciative of all that researchers go through to develop life saving drugs. Thank God for people like Dr. Slamon.
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her2group
10-11-2011, 05:48 AM
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What to take for depression
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laurab
Re: What to take for depression
My doctor has prescribed Cymbalta for my depression. It works very well for me. I also saw a psychiatrist who specializes in people with cancer. I no longer see the psychiatrist but have found I...
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her2group
08-28-2011, 09:52 PM
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Help with Nail infections
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laurab
Re: Help with Nail infections
I'm on Herceptin only and having quite a few nail problems including infections. My doctor gave me Keflex (antibiotic) and told me to soak it several times a day with warm water and Epsom Salt. The...
Forum:
Herceptin / Tykerb
08-28-2011, 09:48 PM
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Herceptin only
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22,389
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laurab
Herceptin only
I would like to hear from those who have had HERCEPTIN only with no chemo of any kind before or during treatment. I am a little more than 1/2 way through and have had very few side effects. These...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
03-26-2011, 10:31 AM
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Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
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laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!
I have never had chemo. and am currently on Herceptin every 3 weeks for one year. Here are some side effects I believe are related to the Herceptin:
. drippy nose with crusty stuff - very sore...
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her2group
02-10-2011, 10:04 PM
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Mammosite Radiation
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laurab
Re: Mammosite Radiation
I had mammosite radiation in January of this year. I have read and heard nothing about it being less effective than full radiation. I understand that mammosite radiation is only done under certain...
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her2group
02-08-2011, 09:12 PM
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Ports...which is the best?
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laurab
Re: Ports...which is the best?
Do I need a port? I'm having Herceptin only. Will I be able to swim if I have a port?
Will I be able to swim in the ocean? We are planning a Hawaii vacation but won't go if I can't swim .
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her2group
02-07-2011, 08:14 PM
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Not cancer but a new challenge for me
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laurab
Re: Not cancer but a new challenge for me
I had a knee replacement 2 years ago. The pain was not as bad as I expected.
Therapy was hard but do-able. I still have some pain in that knee because , as the surgeon said, "I can replace your...
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