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03-23-2009, 12:53 PM
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hip replacement
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I had a total hip replacement done in December. I...
I had a total hip replacement done in December. I had pain when I put weight on my hip. I was afraid of it breaking. My femoral head was dead too. Between the cancer and radiation, it did my hip in....
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her2group
10-21-2008, 05:08 PM
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Thoughts on Living Proof
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fitztwins
I watched bits and pieces of the movie. It was...
I watched bits and pieces of the movie. It was hard for me to watch at first. I was lucky to get herceptin back in 2005 for 1 year.
I was just dx with mets in June of 2008. I was hoping that...
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her2group
10-21-2008, 04:55 PM
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Okay I need to vent here it goes....
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fitztwins
Because of sites like this one and BC.org I asked...
Because of sites like this one and BC.org I asked about my Her-2 status. I got herceptin at the END of my treament after first dx. I asked to get it for 2 years, but was denied. I wonder if I would...
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her2group
07-14-2008, 06:36 AM
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Recommend any good books
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fitztwins
think there is a book
think there is a book called Budda does cancer?
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her2group
07-13-2008, 05:34 AM
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Recommend any good books
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fitztwins
There are a few that really helped me
I have read a ton about the subject.
But what has given me comfort is the 2 books by Allison DuBios. The lady that Medium is based on?
One is "Don't Kiss them Goodbye" and "We are their...
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her2group
08-15-2006, 06:47 AM
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BC Barbie from Matell
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fitztwins
very interesting
On my bc.org board, many of the women were really upset by the doll. The posts here are much more positive. I agree, raise money and awareness are a win-win.
Janis
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her2group
08-10-2006, 08:44 AM
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***Please read my speech and provide input***
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fitztwins
Rhonda! You are so invited to my scrap. I will...
Rhonda! You are so invited to my scrap. I will email you the stuff! I would love to have you. All the $$ raised goes to BC.org. Maybe we can make a donation to this site too! =0)
Janis
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her2group
08-10-2006, 08:42 AM
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Rhonda H Finishes Herceptin on Thursday
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fitztwins
just in yesterday
Rhonda, I was just in yesterday for my 3 month check up after my last herceptin in May! It was weird to be gone for so long and come back. I got to see my nurse and got a big ole hug!
Congrats! ...
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08-10-2006, 05:14 AM
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***Please read my speech and provide input***
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You will do great! Maybe I will see you in...
You will do great! Maybe I will see you in October. By the way...I am hosting a crop for cancer in November. Scrapbooking event!
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her2group
07-31-2006, 12:26 PM
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It's Getting Closer
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fitztwins
great news..
I remember when I found out that I could get herceptin, I felt like I had won the lottery!
May Tykerb be your lottery.
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her2group
07-25-2006, 08:05 AM
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Rare? Her2+, ER+, PR+
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fitztwins
er, stands for estrogen, Pr progestrogen. I...
er, stands for estrogen, Pr progestrogen.
I must be rare, cause I am strongly triple pos. I think I am an over achiever.
J
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her2group
07-24-2006, 05:24 PM
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My Cancer...NPR
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fitztwins
Awesome!
I have been following this blog for weeks. It is so good.
thanks for sharing!
npr fan.
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her2group
07-24-2006, 05:21 PM
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Doc wants me in Tykerb trial...
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fitztwins
I would love it
If offered the chance I would love tykerb. It supposedly breaks the brain blood barrier.
I am IIIC...I would go for it!
btw, It is a form of chemo!
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Profiles In Courage
07-19-2006, 07:32 AM
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Long-Time Survivors
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fitztwins
Mary, your posts gives me hope. I was dx in...
Mary, your posts gives me hope. I was dx in 2004. IIIC too. My twin boys had just turned 4. My goal is to make it to there HS graduation. Then I will re-negotiate an extension!
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her2group
07-19-2006, 07:28 AM
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Rare? Her2+, ER+, PR+
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fitztwins
Raising my hand
I am triple +++ too! IDC. Never had I heard the term rare. Agressive, but not rare. Like everyone said, we have a lot of hope with the new targeted therapies (tamoxifen, femara, Herceptin, tykerb,...
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her2group
07-19-2006, 06:30 AM
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Weekly versus 3 week Herceptin dose studies
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fitztwins
3 weeker
I did every three weeks. The benedryl knocked me out, but other than that, I had no issues and enjoyed (if you can call it that) the schedule. I have a 40 minute drive and needed to take off an...
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her2group
07-19-2006, 06:23 AM
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OT-Sort Of--Night Sweats
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fitztwins
Ain't it the pits??
I have a fan blowing on me at night. I turn it on/off several times. Chemopause was the worst. I had the chillow, but my dog ate it. I didn't like how it felt. I did get a catalog that is called...
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Profiles In Courage
07-18-2006, 06:00 AM
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My Profile/ Its Scary
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fitztwins
Dawn, When I found out that I had frickin 17...
Dawn,
When I found out that I had frickin 17 lymph nodes, I thought I would goner for sure. I have twin boys. They just turned 4 at the time.
I truly believe that with all of the advances that...
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