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Forum: her2group 02-22-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
NY Times article

hi everyone!
First of all, thank you so much for the birthday wishes! I haven't been on the site too much because my teenagers are time-consuming and so is my job and my masters-degree classwork! My...
Forum: her2group 02-22-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,792
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Joe--another thought on facebook

I use Facebook and like it for many reasons. However I agree that specific and personal information belongs here on a site like this. I don't thin another site is needed.

However, with that said,...
Forum: her2group 10-18-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,627
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
What a story....

I, too, am emotionally drained. What if all that hadn't happened? We owe our lives to that guy. I am, for once in my life, without words!

Val
Forum: her2group 10-18-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,627
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
hi Diannes-- Your reaction to chemo depends on...

hi Diannes--
Your reaction to chemo depends on what chemo drugs you are getting. Post again with that info, and people will reply. You can of course also ask your onco.

It still surprises me...
Forum: her2group 10-18-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,627
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
OMG--did you guys just see the Siemens commercial???

Joe and Christine were just on the Siemens ad...how cool is that!??!!

Val
Forum: her2group 10-16-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,770
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
hi Debbie and everyone-- When a recurrence...

hi Debbie and everyone--
When a recurrence happens, the pathology isn't necessarily the same as the pathology we receive at the initial diagnosis. My onc and I had quite an interesting discussion...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,477
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
hi Kim-- It was great to see your post, and I'm...

hi Kim--
It was great to see your post, and I'm glad you're well. As you know I was stage 3B, not stage 4, but I stayed on Herceptin alone for about 16-18 months after my initial treatments, and...
Forum: her2group 07-23-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 917
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Walt Carney's new contact info FYI

Many of you have read Walt's articles and/or have read his posts on this site. Siemens purchased Oncogene Science (Walt's employer), so he has a new email address. It is:
...
Forum: her2group 07-23-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
I also emailed Walt Carney about this, and he is...

I also emailed Walt Carney about this, and he is going to check with his colleagues for some additional opinions. I'll post all the info I gather.

(I'll also post Walt's new email address in a...
Forum: her2group 07-23-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Thanks, Becky. I'm finding it very fascinating...

Thanks, Becky. I'm finding it very fascinating that this new case is completely different than last time. Is anyone aware of any research out there regarding new primary sites with different...
Forum: her2group 07-22-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,871
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
I asked that before as well, if it could be put...

I asked that before as well, if it could be put on this site for our members to view as a webcast. Lifetime would probably need to give its permission.
Forum: her2group 07-22-2008, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,165
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Need advice; completely different cancer type this time

I was going to go back and find the thread I posted when I was rediagnosed, but I wanted to get this question out here and I didn't have time to go back and look. Here's what I'm wondering...I was...
Forum: her2group 07-22-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,871
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Why doesn't someone post it on this board and...

Why doesn't someone post it on this board and then people can watch it here? Joe--is that possible?
Forum: her2group 07-03-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Lexi, you asked what I have decided about the...

Lexi, you asked what I have decided about the quarterly Herceptin. I'm pretty sure that I will continue with it quarterly. I called my oncologist yesterday and told him what has been going on (I...
Forum: her2group 07-02-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
The surgery was yesterday, and it went very well....

The surgery was yesterday, and it went very well. The good news is that the sentinel node was clear, so no chemo or radiation this time, which is great news!

Val
Forum: her2group 06-26-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Joan-- Are you considering Tykerb? Val

Joan--
Are you considering Tykerb?

Val
Forum: her2group 06-25-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Thank you so much to each of you for your kind...

Thank you so much to each of you for your kind thoughts and words! I am expecting that the surgery will go very well and that the pathology will show no need for further treatment -- other than...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2008, 08:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
No magic in the quarterly Herceptin...I just...

No magic in the quarterly Herceptin...I just wanted to have something to keep the battle going. It seemed too scary to completely quit :-)

Val
Forum: her2group 06-21-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Thanks, Steph :-) Once you read the rest of the...

Thanks, Steph :-) Once you read the rest of the story, you'll understand why surgery is the only option. In fact, after all the hassle of having the biopsy, I was ready to do this even if the...
Forum: her2group 06-21-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,346
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
New cancer found in remaining breast

hey guys--
I know the odds were supposed to be higher that I'd end up with cancer elsewhere in my body than the odds were that I'd find cancer in my remaining breast, but I guess the odds aren't...
Forum: her2group 04-29-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
I had a feeling that I'd hear that others aren't...

I had a feeling that I'd hear that others aren't doing anything (simply because there isn't really anything out there). I could probably continue indefinitely on quarterly Herceptin (I have a great...
Forum: her2group 04-29-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Thanks, Steph... ** I've never had blood...

Thanks, Steph...

** I've never had blood work or tumor markers, so don't know

** Haven't looked into vaccine trials in the last 12-18 months--I robably should read through them again.

**...
Forum: her2group 04-29-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Stage IIIB ER/PR(-) ...what are you guys doing post-treatment?

I'd like your opinions....I have kept going with Herceptin since my main treatments ended in August 2005 (see my signature for details). I had one year of triple dose Herceptin every 3 weeks and...
Forum: her2group 04-29-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
Stage IIIB, ER/PR(-) ...what are you guys doing post-treatment?

I'd like your opinions....I have kept going with Herceptin since my main treatments ended in August 2005 (see my signature for details). I had one year of triple dose Herceptin every 3 weeks and...
Forum: her2group 03-25-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,831
Posted By Val Pfeiffer
I agree that we should try to improve our eating...

I agree that we should try to improve our eating habits, but we still have to enjoy what we're eating...who knows what's 100% accurate, but we can certainly make some educated guesses, then try to...
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