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Forum: her2group 04-04-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,212
Posted By Cheryl E
Re: Question about Continuing Arimidex past 5 years

Hi Ladies,

It's been a long time since I've posted on this site. I've been on Femara/Arimidex for 8 years! Recently switched to Arimidex when it went generic this last summer. My onc plans to...
Forum: her2group 09-20-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,218
Posted By Cheryl E
Wink This month is my 5th anniversary on Femara. Last...

This month is my 5th anniversary on Femara. Last year, when I asked what would happen after 5 years, he replied that MD Anderson was keeping women on femara 7 years without any complications and they...
Forum: her2group 05-11-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,622
Posted By Cheryl E
Talking breast cancer awareness bracelets

Several years ago, Brighton sold beautiful breast cancer awareness bracelets, but their site does not show them anymore. Does anyone know where I can order/buy a nice bracelet for approx $50?
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Forum: her2group 11-14-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,916
Posted By Cheryl E
4 1/2 years ago, I saw Dr. Waisman for a second...

4 1/2 years ago, I saw Dr. Waisman for a second opinion in his Fountain Valley office, (714) 378-5011. Don't know if Breastlink still has that location. I love my onc in Orange, Tariq Mahmood,...
Forum: her2group 04-25-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By Cheryl E
Debra, My diagnosis including age was...

Debra,

My diagnosis including age was exactly as yours. Because it was 4 years ago, I didn't recieve the herceptin. As soon as I finished the chemo, I had an oopherectomy and began to take femara....
Forum: her2group 12-13-2006, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By Cheryl E
Many years ago, my dad traveled over an hour to...

Many years ago, my dad traveled over an hour to see an oncologist at UCLA, but did recieve chemo through his local drs. office. you just need to communicate your wishes with the docs and of course...
Forum: her2group 11-18-2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By Cheryl E
I had 3 oncs tell me to have ovarian suppresion...

I had 3 oncs tell me to have ovarian suppresion in order to take an AI because the outcome was much better. Although estrogen production can be suppressed in the ovaries by drugs or removal, your...
Forum: her2group 08-30-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,549
Posted By Cheryl E
Yes, the HRTs do cause bone loss. Also, chemo...

Yes, the HRTs do cause bone loss. Also, chemo can cause temporary bone loss as well. My onc. says it levels out 2 1/2-3 years after you stop chemo and start on the HRTs.
Forum: her2group 08-28-2006, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By Cheryl E
Red face Decaf green tea?

Was wondering if anyone knows of a brand of pre-brewed DECAF green tea (without sweeteners) that I can take from the store shelf and put directly into my frig. I am very sensitive to the caffeine in...
Forum: her2group 08-28-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,071
Posted By Cheryl E
My onc put me on femara when i finished chemo 3...

My onc put me on femara when i finished chemo 3 years ago, because he said the literature was slightly more favorable of femara. Not sure if it was a statistacally sig.
Forum: her2group 08-16-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By Cheryl E
Yes, my onc says that chemo definitely causes...

Yes, my onc says that chemo definitely causes bone density loss. I'm sure type of drugs would make a difference. I had AC/T (3 years ago) and he said it could take up to 3 years for my bone...
Forum: her2group 07-06-2006, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,038
Posted By Cheryl E
I started right away.

I started right away.
Forum: her2group 07-03-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,391
Posted By Cheryl E
I have been on Femara for almost 3 years. No...

I have been on Femara for almost 3 years. No weird side effects, just the normal. I will have hot flashes if I drink coffee or have wine/beer and I need to do moderate excercise every other day to...
Forum: her2group 06-05-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cheryl E
I was a few months shy of 40 and premenopausal...

I was a few months shy of 40 and premenopausal when I was diagnosed 3 years ago. I too was told by 3 drs that because of the ER+. PR+, Her2+ that the best treatment was ovarian suppression and an AI...
Forum: her2group 04-22-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,594
Posted By Cheryl E
Laproscopic removal of ovaries was a breeze!! ...

Laproscopic removal of ovaries was a breeze!! Went home the same day and on my feet (just a little slower than normal) the next day.
Forum: her2group 02-14-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,560
Posted By Cheryl E
I have been on femara without herceptin for 2 1/2...

I have been on femara without herceptin for 2 1/2 years. Only symptom is some joint pain if I don't at least walk daily.

During taxotere, I did have dry eyes (blocked tear ducts) and dry, brittle...
Forum: her2group 01-31-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By Cheryl E
Joni, Looks like you graduated the year after I...

Joni,
Looks like you graduated the year after I was born! I grew up in Ventura , went to UCSB, then UA and have lived in city of Orange since graduating UA in 1987. Will be rooting for the...
Forum: her2group 01-30-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By Cheryl E
I live in orange county, ca. Have always been a...

I live in orange county, ca. Have always been a so cal girl. Went to UofA for graduate work and then returned to CA.
Forum: her2group 01-29-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,820
Posted By Cheryl E
Those of you getting herceptin 2-3 years out-are...

Those of you getting herceptin 2-3 years out-are you ER+ or ER-?
Forum: her2group 01-28-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By Cheryl E
Joni, I see you live in Tucson. The University...

Joni,
I see you live in Tucson. The University has one of the TOP speech and hearing departments in the country! This dept. also deals with rehabilitation of voice disorders. You might try calling...
Forum: her2group 01-24-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,688
Posted By Cheryl E
I had a single mastectomy and one node positive. ...

I had a single mastectomy and one node positive. At the initiation of chemo, my onc ordered bone scan, abdom, chest, pelvic CTs, and chest xray for baseline. His standard for Her2+ is to repeat...
Forum: her2group 01-24-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,162
Posted By Cheryl E
I did have immediate reconstruction (single...

I did have immediate reconstruction (single mastectomy) 3 years ago. Absolutely no problems!! I stretch my arm daily so that scar tissue does not build. Although silicone feels more natural than...
Forum: her2group 01-22-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,341
Posted By Cheryl E
If you are taking any AIs (femara or arimidex),...

If you are taking any AIs (femara or arimidex), they can cause joint pain/stiffness.
Forum: her2group 01-18-2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By Cheryl E
Thanks for your feedback. Just wanted some other...

Thanks for your feedback. Just wanted some other "opinions" before I see my onc. in a few weeks.
Forum: her2group 01-10-2006, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By Cheryl E
Cool Vagifem

Has anyone's onc. approved the use of Vagifem for postmenopausal vaginal dryness with er+/pr+, her2+++ br ca?
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