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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-30-2014, 09:16 AM
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Posted By lucky4x
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Hi there!
I haven't been here in so long, but I thought I should post this as I am a Herceptin Life-timer. I have been on Herceptin since Sept, 2005. Every 3 weeks, via Port, without fail. I have...
Forum: her2group 10-05-2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,399
Posted By lucky4x
Thanks Jeff!!

Thanks Jeff!!
Forum: her2group 10-03-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Posted By lucky4x
Hi there! Yup 4 time survivor here. DX...

Hi there!

Yup 4 time survivor here. DX 2000, 2002, 2004, and finally in 2005 ( Aug) with mets to lungs. Herceptin and Navelbine for 4 months and then straight Hercpetin and all lesions are gone (...
Forum: her2group 10-03-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By lucky4x
Hahaha.... I would rather be in France! I...

Hahaha.... I would rather be in France!

I would rather be anywhere else than on a breast cancer support group ( because it means I am a victim of breast cancer). Yes, a proud survivor, but a...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-03-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Geraldine...

Geraldine.

I was so happy to hear that you continue on Herceptin for 3 years. ( I know that sounds weird, but it gave me hope).

Leg cramps... I was told to increase my magnesium by taking...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-03-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Geraldine...

Geraldine.

I was so happy to hear that you continue on Herceptin for 3 years. ( I know that sounds weird, but it gave me hope).

Leg cramps... I was told to increase my magnesium by taking...
Forum: her2group 10-02-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,934
Posted By lucky4x
Congratulations!!!! I wish for you many...

Congratulations!!!!


I wish for you many more milestones!
Happy dancing here for you, in Canada.

Lucky
Forum: her2group 10-02-2006, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,818
Posted By lucky4x
First time around back in 2000 I had AC and...

First time around back in 2000 I had AC and Taxotere plus rads. Herceptin was not available to me at that time.

After mets ( to lungs) dx in Aug 2005 I was told that Navelbine is a fairly...
Forum: her2group 10-02-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,399
Posted By lucky4x
Thumbs up Andi...

You are my hero!"What a ride" like Susan2 said, is right!!

For myself, I keep hoping that Herceptin is something I can take until I die...be it 3 yrs, or 10 yrs.... I just want to stay on it...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-01-2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Hi there Carina. Congrats on the walk. ...

Hi there Carina.

Congrats on the walk.

Yes the sun came out for our walk in Burlington too.... so beautiful with all the changing leaves! I am so sorry you are having these reactions.......
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-01-2006, 03:14 PM
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Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Hi there Carina. Congrats on the walk. ...

Hi there Carina.

Congrats on the walk.

Yes the sun came out for our walk in Burlington too.... so beautiful with all the changing leaves! I am so sorry you are having these reactions.......
Forum: her2group 09-30-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,676
Posted By lucky4x
You still interested in the coins? I am...

You still interested in the coins?

I am Canadian.
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Hi Vicky

Hi.

I was told at my clinic that its "routine" to give steroids before/during the Herceptin... but that might be just here in Canada? I am not sure... but would be interested to find out because...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Hi Vicky

Hi.

I was told at my clinic that its "routine" to give steroids before/during the Herceptin... but that might be just here in Canada? I am not sure... but would be interested to find out because...
Forum: her2group 09-30-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,399
Posted By lucky4x
Super interesting!! I think about it all the...

Super interesting!! I think about it all the time:(
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Lightbulb RE: Low Mugga

I asked my onc last time I saw him and he said it depends on where you started... for eg: if you started at 58, and went to 38 this might be a concern whereas if you started at 70 and went to 40 they...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Lightbulb RE: Low Mugga

I asked my onc last time I saw him and he said it depends on where you started... for eg: if you started at 58, and went to 38 this might be a concern whereas if you started at 70 and went to 40 they...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Sooooooooo sorry... one more PS............ ...

Sooooooooo sorry... one more PS............

Herceptin treatments... have been on straight Herceptin since Jan 2006. I dont ever want to go off it, heart is good ... AND LUNGS ARE CLEAR!!
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Sooooooooo sorry... one more PS............ ...

Sooooooooo sorry... one more PS............

Herceptin treatments... have been on straight Herceptin since Jan 2006. I dont ever want to go off it, heart is good ... AND LUNGS ARE CLEAR!!
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Oops... ps... The runny nose is gone too!...

Oops... ps...

The runny nose is gone too! It was also from the Decadron ( steroids).
The blurry vision started with 1st rounds of chemo way back in 2000... I think for me its just old age (49).
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Oops... ps... The runny nose is gone too!...

Oops... ps...

The runny nose is gone too! It was also from the Decadron ( steroids).
The blurry vision started with 1st rounds of chemo way back in 2000... I think for me its just old age (49).
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,600
Posted By lucky4x
Talking Herceptin side-effects...Take control!

Hi Ladies,
Haven't been here in a while...summer was a nice distraction.
I am 4th stage( Mets to lungs), 4 time survivor in 6 years. Bilaterals and reconstruction. Her2 pos...estr. neg. Grade 3.
...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-30-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,454
Posted By lucky4x
Talking Herceptin side-effects...Take control!

Hi Ladies,
Haven't been here in a while...summer was a nice distraction.
I am 4th stage( Mets to lungs), 4 time survivor in 6 years. Bilaterals and reconstruction. Her2 pos...estr. neg. Grade 3.
...
Forum: her2group 05-20-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By lucky4x
I feel stupid but.......

What is QofL?

Al... sorry for your loss. I haven't been around much, in and out of the site, and trying to keep up with life, 3 kids, hubby and all the while making sure mets. is still under...
Forum: her2group 05-19-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,211
Posted By lucky4x
Hair, nails.

My hair has been really thin since my first chemo sessions back in 2001, but this time, it just got a bit thinner... then the Herceptin... hair is DRY, FLYAWAY, and VERY THIN.

I don't know if its...
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