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Forum: her2group 08-05-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By weezie1053
Leg Pain

I am a six year survivor. During and subsequent my chemo treatment, I suffered from neuropathy. Five years after chemo, I had foot surgery to correct nerve damage believed caused by the chemo....
Forum: her2group 07-03-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,300
Posted By weezie1053
Diagnosed in June 2006. Will be NED 2 years in...

Diagnosed in June 2006. Will be NED 2 years in September. Scheduled for an MRI in August, and I will breathe a big sigh of relief to past the 2-year mark NED.
Forum: her2group 06-23-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By weezie1053
Gerri, Last year, I had the BRACA gene...

Gerri,

Last year, I had the BRACA gene tests, and my tests were negative. The Genetic Counselor, however, diagnosed me as "high risk" for recurrence due to my family history of both melanoma...
Forum: her2group 06-06-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,204
Posted By weezie1053
Terri, I think most of us gained weight. I will...

Terri, I think most of us gained weight. I will celebrate my 2 yr canceranniversary in Sept 08 (month of surgery). I finished herceptin in Nov. Only until recently have I had the energy to think...
Forum: her2group 06-06-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,210
Posted By weezie1053
Smile Thank you for all of the emails. Had my last...

Thank you for all of the emails. Had my last visit with my Onc today. It was actually a happy occasion. He is a Fellow so this is a big deal for him to finally move on to private practice. He...
Forum: her2group 06-02-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,210
Posted By weezie1053
Smile Hello Again and Thank You

After almost 2 years of being treated by my Oncologist, he is moving on to another hospital. He is a Fellow, and he is completing his Fellowship. I had a mammo in Feb, and I am scheduled for a MRI...
Forum: her2group 03-31-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By weezie1053
Smile Stephn, I used the Nioxin's Hair Products when my...

Stephn, I used the Nioxin's Hair Products when my hair was coming back in, but I have not heard about the Skin and Nail Recharging Complex. Do you get at a beauty supply store like Trade Secrets or...
Forum: her2group 03-30-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,767
Posted By weezie1053
Question Another fingernail post....permanent damage

I have read and participated in several threads regarding the damage to our nails caused by chemo. I am just curious if if any of you have had permanent damage to your nails. I completed my Taxol...
Forum: her2group 03-26-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By weezie1053
I have emailed my Oncologist several times...

I have emailed my Oncologist several times inquiring about a nutritionist at UVA where I am doing my followup appointments now that I have completed Herceptin. I think I will email his secretary...
Forum: her2group 03-24-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By weezie1053
Question Anybody seeing a licensed nutritionist?

Okay, I completed my Herception treatment in Nov 07. Little by little, I am feeling more like a butterfly than slug now that I was able to color and foil my hair. Oh happy day! Anyway, my immune...
Forum: her2group 03-24-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,938
Posted By weezie1053
Just had to share. I was so sick of the sofa...

Just had to share. I was so sick of the sofa that I lounged on when I felt like a slug, that I could not wait for the day to buy a brand new yellow with magenta flowered sofa. My husband asked,...
Forum: her2group 03-24-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,802
Posted By weezie1053
Smile This email was also sent to me a couple of weeks...

This email was also sent to me a couple of weeks ago. I think I received it from a well meaning family member attempting to unload more guilt on me. I have, however, decided I am going to make an...
Forum: her2group 03-09-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,159
Posted By weezie1053
I sure am glad I decided to go lurking on this...

I sure am glad I decided to go lurking on this site tonight. This post has been both educational as well as entertaining. All this talk about cows, sounds like a lot of bull. I just couldn't resist....
Forum: her2group 03-09-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,671
Posted By weezie1053
Congratulations! This morning I was bitching...

Congratulations! This morning I was bitching that my chemo curl is a thing of the past, and I, once again, have straight hair. My grandson looked at me and put everything in perspective. He told me,...
Forum: her2group 03-09-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,306
Posted By weezie1053
Kate, we will keep you in our prayers and ask God...

Kate, we will keep you in our prayers and ask God to give you the strength to lean on others as you have allowed others to lean on you.

Get well...first and foremost.

Louise
Forum: her2group 03-03-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,291
Posted By weezie1053
I worked during my chemo, and it was hard enough...

I worked during my chemo, and it was hard enough to function with chemo brain, but no sleep was even tougher. I followed the advise of many of these ladies and decided quality of life would improve...
Forum: her2group 03-03-2008, 12:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,913
Posted By weezie1053
My port is scheduled to be removed on March 13. ...

My port is scheduled to be removed on March 13. I have a double port, and the only explanation I ever got for the size of my port was from the wondersful nurses who commented "UVA is a teaching...
Forum: her2group 03-03-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,585
Posted By weezie1053
My journey started with the surgery in Sept 06. ...

My journey started with the surgery in Sept 06. I took 4 weeks off, and I returned to work. The entire time I keep up with what was going on in both my job and my company via emal. I started that...
Forum: her2group 02-19-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,463
Posted By weezie1053
I too am guilty of doing more lurking lately. ...

I too am guilty of doing more lurking lately. While on chemo and then Herceptin, I spent many a sleepless nights learning and listening from the experiences of so many who opened up the hearts and...
Forum: her2group 02-16-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,473
Posted By weezie1053
Question Bloodwork - What do the Oncologists look for?

On Valentine's Day, I was given the gift of having a clean mammo. Both my regular Oncologist and my Surgical Oncologist met with me. Moving forward, they will alternate seeing me every 6 months. I...
Forum: her2group 02-11-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,584
Posted By weezie1053
Ita, I am so proud of you, and I have...

Ita,

I am so proud of you, and I have voted. I too have gained 20 pounds. You have motivated me to look up the Weight Watchers' schedule and do something about it. I am a life time member, but...
Forum: her2group 02-06-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,112
Posted By weezie1053
I had a right mastectomy followed by an implant. ...

I had a right mastectomy followed by an implant. My 54-year old left breast was droopy and not as perky as the right breast with the implant. I am small breasted, 34B, but the difference was...
Forum: her2group 01-30-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,492
Posted By weezie1053
I saw a genetic counselor who educated me on the...

I saw a genetic counselor who educated me on the genetics of melanoma and BC. My maternal grandmother had melanoma which spread to her brain. She later was diagnosed with BC, but she died from the...
Forum: her2group 01-30-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,057
Posted By weezie1053
Smile Being Her2Neu+ means seeking out the best in the...

Being Her2Neu+ means seeking out the best in the medical field of oncology. It means renewing old friendships and forgiving old family members for being human. It is appreciation of neighbors who...
Forum: her2group 01-30-2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By weezie1053
Juanita, don't have the time to log on as...

Juanita, don't have the time to log on as frequently as I use to, but I'm glad I didn't miss your post. I too had a good chuckle.

Makes me appreciate the four seasons of Virginia!

Louise
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