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Westcoastgirl
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07-07-2014, 04:47 PM
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terrible mouth sore on Taxcotere, Herceptin and Perjeta
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Westcoastgirl
Re: terrible mouth sore on Taxcotere, Herceptin and Perjeta
Really important to change toothbrushes every 2-3 weeks while on chemo.
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her2group
04-28-2014, 03:51 PM
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Stopped Femara/Letrozole
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2,416
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Stopped Femara/Letrozole
Thank you ladies,
It has helped me to read your responses. Thank you for taking the time to respond to me. Despite some choosing a different path than me, I felt supported and thank you for the...
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her2group
04-20-2014, 02:45 PM
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Stopped Femara/Letrozole
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Westcoastgirl
Stopped Femara/Letrozole
Hello Ladies,
It has been some time since last I visited this site. When I was first diagnosed and throughout my treatments I found this site to be one of support, knowledge, and experience, and...
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her2group
11-02-2012, 04:51 PM
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Endocrine Therapy?
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Westcoastgirl
Endocrine Therapy?
Hi all, a gathering of our ER+ information into one thread would be very helpful for many of us. Length of and type of endocrine therapy seems to be a hot topic of conversation and comes up often in...
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her2group
10-30-2012, 01:37 PM
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It's FLU SHOT time.
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2,016
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Westcoastgirl
Re: It's FLU SHOT time.
Just watched an on line seminar offered by Johns Hopkins University and they suggested we survivors have the following; flu shot yearly, tetanus (every ten years), a one time booster for Whooping...
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her2group
10-19-2012, 04:38 PM
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reconstruction
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Westcoastgirl
Re: reconstruction
I had bilateral reconstruction after radiation. I was not willing to do anything else to upset/scar my body so would only opt for silicone implants. I knew that implants were not recommended after...
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her2group
06-19-2012, 03:39 PM
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support for foregoing radiation?
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Westcoastgirl
Re: support for foregoing radiation?
I did 28 rads. Saline solution compresses (you boil it up the night before) was a god send. I used the lotion they wanted me to use and despite being Snow White I came through very well. Mostly it...
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her2group
06-17-2012, 08:23 PM
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Life After Femara??
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Westcoastgirl
Life After Femara??
Hello Ladies,
I have asked this question a few times without an answer but I am hoping there are a few of you out there now that have completed your five years of Femara. I am wondering if your...
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her2group
06-13-2012, 09:35 AM
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reconstruction questions
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Westcoastgirl
Re: reconstruction questions
My plastic surgeon wanted me to wait until everything was finished so he could get the best result. I had skin sparing mastectomies so was able to go directly to implants. I have silicone and I...
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her2group
05-20-2012, 07:19 AM
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Bilateral mastectomy support group
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16,063
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Bilateral mastectomy support group
Nancy, I just went with a local shop that sold a beanbag affair for my prosthetics. I never did the 'real' things. I am sure there is something local that would be available. Seeing as you already...
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her2group
05-19-2012, 05:49 PM
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Bilateral mastectomy support group
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16,063
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Bilateral mastectomy support group
Nancyo, I too had a double mastectomy. I eventually did opt for reconstruction but waited a goodly amount of time before making that decision. I have no regrets, however. I was not comfortable...
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her2group
03-12-2012, 04:35 PM
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Question re Lymphedema??
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Question re Lymphedema??
Thanks ladies. I was looking for your personal experience but also took your advise and asked the researchers at Canada Cancer Agency to answer the question. I quote: When compared with SLNB/ALND,...
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her2group
03-10-2012, 11:38 AM
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Question re Lymphedema??
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Westcoastgirl
Question re Lymphedema??
Hello ladies, I am over three years out from diagnoses and received a lot of help here and from a Canadian Cancer Agency volunteer that called me throughout my treatment. I was so impressed with...
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her2group
02-13-2012, 11:27 AM
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New Plan, New Chapter for progression
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Westcoastgirl
Re: New Plan, New Chapter for progression
Sheila, I too have found you a wonderful inspiration in my journey, although I cannot compare mine to yours. I was fortunate to be diagnosed stage I but coming here I know to count my blessings...
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her2group
02-11-2012, 06:33 PM
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Who is definededekt?
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Who is definededekt?
I also do not understand what a spammer could accomplish by doing what definededekt did? Of what use is such gibberish to anyone? I would truly appreciate being enlightened. Thank you for all of...
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her2group
02-10-2012, 11:08 AM
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Who is definededekt?
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Westcoastgirl
Who is definededekt?
I am wondering what is going on when I receive messages that this person has posted on a thread I have posted on. The message is gibberish and I see all the posts by this person are the same piece...
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her2group
01-14-2012, 05:50 PM
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Cancer Etiquette: Talking to Someone With Cancer
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Cancer Etiquette: Talking to Someone With Cancer
Pink Peonie, I am a retired teacher. This teacher's behavior is worth a call to the principal. The teacher needs to be educated to save yet another situation such as you describe from happening. ...
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her2group
10-09-2011, 02:06 PM
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Cancer Care Package...what would you put in it?
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Cancer Care Package...what would you put in it?
Darlene, you did not sound harsh at all, just honest. I found the "helpful" hints as to how to beat cancer sent my way unhelpful, ground up spinach, asparagus or something like that....I also did...
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her2group
10-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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Cancer Care Package...what would you put in it?
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Cancer Care Package...what would you put in it?
I too had women coming from all over with gifts for me when first diagnosed. I was overwhelmed by people's generosity and caring. Women I did not even know called and came to visit. I was given...
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her2group
10-08-2011, 03:20 PM
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Cancer that does not show on MAMMO.?
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Cancer that does not show on MAMMO.?
I had no lump, had had several mammograms and the results were inconclusive/come back in 6 months. Finally after a couple of 6 month recalls I begged for a biopsy and I was diagnosed. I was told at...
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her2group
08-08-2011, 06:50 AM
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Questions about possible MET symptoms
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Questions about possible MET symptoms
My left arm ached/aches or feels odd often but otherwise everything was/is normal. As a precaution....if I am using any kind of wts, house cleaning, gardening, the arm doesn't feel right, or am in...
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her2group
07-28-2011, 03:14 PM
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Bilateral mastectomy support group
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16,063
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Bilateral mastectomy support group
I had a double mastectomy and was very comfortable with the decision. My surgeon was adamant that I have both breasts removed and I eventually agreed after a few days of thought. I had planned on...
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her2group
05-22-2011, 05:34 PM
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Reconstruction
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7,525
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Reconstruction
Hi all, I had a double mastectomy Jan09 and at the time my ps was adamant that I should wait until everything was done before moving ahead with reconstruction (small implants), which was done...
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her2group
05-10-2011, 10:18 AM
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Fat Injections
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Westcoastgirl
Fat Injections
Hi all, I am wondering if any of you went this route? I canceled my ps appt thinking enough was enough but now am having second thoughts....I had reconstructive surgery in Nov2010, double mastectomy...
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her2group
12-27-2010, 02:30 PM
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Depression from Herceptin
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5,401
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Westcoastgirl
Re: Depression from Herceptin
Hi Elizabeth,
I have found that there are a multitude of side effects to each and every drug we are prescribed and most often the list is very, very long. I have had a few strange side effects...
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