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Forum: her2group 08-19-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By Blondey
Wow - that is very scary - 28%. Thank you for...

Wow - that is very scary - 28%. Thank you for the information.


Blondey
Forum: her2group 08-19-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,989
Posted By Blondey
You look gorgeous without your wig! Wish I...

You look gorgeous without your wig! Wish I looked that good
Forum: her2group 08-19-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By Blondey
Hi: Thanks so much to all of you for...

Hi:


Thanks so much to all of you for responding. I'm feeling better about stopping Herceptin for good. I figure that I have had 8 months of treatment and I'm listening to my oncologist's...
Forum: her2group 08-18-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Blondey
Thanks for your response. I've had mugascan...

Thanks for your response. I've had mugascan tests done before, during and after chemo and while on Hercepin alone. All the mugascan tests have dropped each time and this was the worst result. Very...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Blondey
No symptoms to report.

No symptoms to report.
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By Blondey
Hi there: Thanks so much for responding...

Hi there:


Thanks so much for responding and for the information. I'm sort of relieved to be done with the Herceptin and can't wait to get the port out. Hope all goes well with your...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By Blondey
No symptoms to report. I was feeling fine but...

No symptoms to report. I was feeling fine but apparently the mugascan revealed that it wasn't right. As the doctor told me, we are all different and the side effects differ with each woman. Had...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Blondey
Yes, I just recently had to stop taking Herceptin...

Yes, I just recently had to stop taking Herceptin after 8 months of treatment. My ejection fraction dropped to 47%. My oncologist ceased all further treatments. Her viewpoint is the risk of stroke...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By Blondey
Question Had to Cease Herceptin Treatments

I've had 8 months of Herceptin and had to stop once due to mugascan results. Just had another mugascan and my oncologist has stopped me from taking Herceptin for good. My ejection fraction dropped...
Forum: her2group 05-25-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,753
Posted By Blondey
Smile I had to stop taking Herceptin for one month too....

I had to stop taking Herceptin for one month too. My ejection fraction dropped from 68% to 54% but it's back up to 64% so just had my 27th Herceptin treatment. Half way done :)
Forum: her2group 05-02-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,905
Posted By Blondey
I too have excessive tearing of my eyes while on...

I too have excessive tearing of my eyes while on Herceptin. Always carrying tissues with me. :)
Forum: her2group 05-02-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By Blondey
Herceptin

Just had my 4th mugascan and my ef numbers dropped from 68% to 54%. Had to stop taking Herceptin for one month. Waiting to hear from my doctor to see if I can continue this month or not. From what...
Forum: her2group 04-19-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,903
Posted By Blondey
From what my oncologist told me, the once a week...

From what my oncologist told me, the once a week Hereceptin is given with the chemo drug (Taxol or Taxatere) and then you go to once every 3 weeks. It's also a matter of insurance coverage. Some...
Forum: her2group 04-18-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Blondey
Now I just found out my insurance company has...

Now I just found out my insurance company has denied me having a Mugascan - too soon after the last one (a month ago). My oncologist is going to call the insurance company and appeal their decision....
Forum: her2group 04-17-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,903
Posted By Blondey
I had 12 weekly treatments of Taxol and...

I had 12 weekly treatments of Taxol and Herceptin. The Herceptin dosage was 130 mg and now I have been receiving Herceptin once every 3 weeks at 390 mg. They just triple the dosage.


Cathy
Forum: her2group 04-17-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Blondey
Thanks Karen! I really appreciate the...

Thanks Karen!

I really appreciate the feedback. All this chemo and now Herceptin has made me so nervous. Never had any reactions to Herceptin except for this last mugascan.

Thanks again.
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Forum: her2group 04-17-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By Blondey
My oncologist does not give me Decadron any more...

My oncologist does not give me Decadron any more now that I have been receiving Herceptin alone. She did give it to me when I was receiving Taxol and Herceptin.
Forum: her2group 04-17-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Blondey
Unhappy MugaScan EF Numbers

I just finished my 17th Herceptin treatment. For the first 12 weeks, I was taking Herceptin with Taxol and mhy EF numbers were good (68%). Have been taking Herceptin once every 3 weeks and after just...
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