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pwiswell
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her2group
04-25-2013, 05:29 PM
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Scans and update-
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pwiswell
Re: Scans and update-
Also, I have been taking Cymbalta for 9 years and it has been a life saver. Not only does it help with the depression, it also helps with the bone pain from bone mets. If you feel you need an...
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her2group
04-25-2013, 05:27 PM
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Scans and update-
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pwiswell
Re: Scans and update-
You may find Tykerb will take care of the brain mets. I don't have brain mets, but I did have a tumor on my sternum even while taking herceptin. Once I was started on tykerb and xeloda, the tumor...
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her2group
04-25-2013, 05:23 PM
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More Progression
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pwiswell
Re: More Progression
I am so sorry about the progression. I feel for you and understand what you are feeling. I was first diagnosed with HER 2+ cancer in 2003 when I was 38. My children were 2 and 4. I have prayed...
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Profiles In Courage
02-23-2013, 07:54 PM
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Writer looking for participants to share stories
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pwiswell
Re: Writer looking for participants to share stories
Dianne, I too think you have come to the wrong place to interview women. There is nothing "entertaining" or "humorous" about what we are going through. While I have a great sense of humor, it does...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-17-2012, 05:57 PM
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How many total Herceptin Infusions?
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Posted By
pwiswell
Re: How many total Herceptin Infusions?
I had herceptin every week for three years and just recently changed to Tykerb and Xeloda. I think it depends on the oncologist.
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her2group
11-14-2012, 11:39 AM
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Calling all stage iv sisters
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pwiswell
Re: Calling all stage iv sisters
I've been stage IV since 2009 with bone mets and am doing fine. Currently on Xeloda and Tykerb and all is well. I have two pre-teens and plan to be around to raise them. Prayers to all my stage iv...
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her2group
11-10-2012, 07:18 PM
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ixempra is next chemo
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pwiswell
Re: ixempra is next chemo
I think most of us understand your fear that we may run out of chemo drugs that work for us. I know I've wondered that. I've gone through several and have just started my journey on Xeloda and...
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Keeping Your Mind Off of BC
10-28-2012, 06:58 PM
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SCRABBLE anyone?
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Posted By
pwiswell
Re: SCRABBLE anyone?
tighter - fighter
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-24-2012, 10:12 AM
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3 years + on Herceptin, Why
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Posted By
pwiswell
Re: 3 years + on Herceptin, Why
I was given Herceptin weekly for over three years. Recently, my body became immune to it and my cancer counts started going back up and my Onc. took me off Herceptin and put me on Tykerb and Xeloda....
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her2group
10-24-2012, 09:09 AM
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Parenthood
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pwiswell
Re: Parenthood
Maybe it will bring some much needed recognition to this dreadful disease.
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Profiles In Courage
10-16-2012, 07:40 PM
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11 Years bc, 10 Year with mets
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pwiswell
Re: 11 Years bc, 10 Year with mets
I was originally diagnosed with b/c in 2003. I found out it had metastized to my bones in 2008. Since then I have undergone different forms of therapy including Herceptin, Taxol, radiation. ...
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her2group
10-08-2012, 04:45 PM
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Stage IV, One year anniversary!
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pwiswell
Re: Stage IV, One year anniversary!
Congratulations to you! You have reason to celebrate.
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her2group
10-08-2012, 04:42 PM
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Powerful Prayers Needed For Meredith
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pwiswell
Re: Powerful Prayers Needed For Meredith
I just watched Meredith's videos, and I am crying as I type this. She certainly has my prayers and I hope she can somehow still beat this thing. Being a mom of two and having metastic breast...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-06-2012, 02:17 PM
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Start, stop, start, stop
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pwiswell
Re: Start, stop, start, stop
I too am having a hard time adjusting to the x/t combination with the same side effects. My onc just lowered my dose of xeloda, and I just restarted it. The trots have been with me since I started...
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her2group
10-05-2012, 06:48 PM
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2 year cancerversary today
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pwiswell
Re: 2 year cancerversary today
Congrats to you. Prayers for many more cancer free years. Good luck to you.
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her2group
10-05-2012, 06:47 PM
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five year anniversary!!
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Posted By
pwiswell
Re: five year anniversary!!
Congratulations. This is a reason for celebration. I to have a 14 year old and a 12 year old. Looking at them everyday gives me reason to keep fighting. Yours will keep you well Stay positive and...
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her2group
10-05-2012, 06:44 PM
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Diagnosed this month
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pwiswell
Re: Diagnosed this month
Raz and Ziggy- you are both in my prayers. I too am new to this forum, but not new to the cancer scene. I'm sure you will both do well with the current treatment options. Herceptin has proven to...
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Keeping Your Mind Off of BC
09-27-2012, 04:43 PM
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New Campfire
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pwiswell
Re: New Campfire
I just stumbled across this site, probably when I need it the most. I'd like to sit by the fire and just hang out for awhile. I recently found out that the Herceptin I'd been getting for the past...
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her2group
09-27-2012, 04:27 PM
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Scanxiety - Brain MRI & Full Body PET tomorrow~
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Posted By
pwiswell
Re: Scanxiety - Brain MRI & Full Body PET tomorrow~
You summed up my own feelings so adequately. I suspect many of us on here share the same feelings and fears. I have not experienced NED since 2006 but have just started on Xeloda and Tykerb and...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-26-2012, 06:19 PM
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Xeloda and Tykerb
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pwiswell
Xeloda and Tykerb
About two weeks ago, I found that Herceptin was no longer keeping my mets at bay. I had been getting Herceptin weekly for over three years. My oncologist switched me to Xeloda and Tykerb. After...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-26-2012, 06:15 PM
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Brain Rads Tykerb not feeling great
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pwiswell
Re: Brain Rads Tykerb not feeling great
I admire your courage. This is a tough journey we are all on, but just being here, means we are winning. I took Zoloft for years, and then a few years ago it stopped working for me. My physician...
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her2group
09-20-2012, 07:45 PM
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New to stage 4, what do I do now?
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2,030
Posted By
pwiswell
Re: New to stage 4, what do I do now?
Dearjilly, I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Try not to worry too much about the staging although I know how difficult that is. I started my journey with Her 2+ breast cancer when my children...
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Profiles In Courage
09-17-2012, 12:23 PM
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Three more Herceptins!
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20,197
Posted By
pwiswell
Re: Three more Herceptins!
Why are they stopping the herceptin? I had herceptin therapy once a week for three years until it stopped working for me. I was then changed to xeloda and Tykerb.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-16-2012, 10:03 PM
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Anyone Get To NED On Tykerb/Xeloda/Herceptin?
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10,165
Posted By
pwiswell
Re: Anyone Get To NED On Tykerb/Xeloda/Herceptin?
My prayers are with you that you remain in NED. I hope i see that some day as well.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
09-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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22
Herceptin & Tykerb Together
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10,557
Posted By
pwiswell
Re: Herceptin & Tykerb Together
I am stage IV mets and was receiving Herceptin once a week for the past three years. My cancer markers just started to go up, so my oncologist feels the cancer has become immune to it. He has...
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