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Forum: her2group 09-25-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,914
Posted By KeriK
Re: Optimum Treatment After Resection of Brain Met

I would push for the SRS over WBRT.
Maybe the onc is thinking there are microscopic tumors in other places in her brain??! Let's pray there is not. But that is the only thing I can think of for...
Forum: her2group 09-09-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,196
Posted By KeriK
My new chemo cocktail - Exemestane, Tykerb an Ainitor....anyone else??

hi all
Just reaching out to you all to see if anyone has been on this combo?
I started the Exemestane on Monday, I'll start Tykerb next Monday, Afinitir the following Monday.
Looking for any...
Forum: her2group 08-24-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,943
Posted By KeriK
Re: Brain Met

Hi

Best of luck with your gf's surgery.
I am starting my 3rd and last wk of WBRT. I have 10 tumors in my brain so surgery and cyber were not options for me.
I will starting Tykerb and...
Forum: her2group 08-24-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,938
Posted By KeriK
Re: Don't want to give up TDM-1

Kim
I am heart broken with the news of your moms passing. I will pray for your family's healing.
XO
Keri
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 08-24-2015, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,500
Posted By KeriK
Re: Tykerb/Xeloda Not Working Anymore :(

Have you asked your Dr about Perjetta?
I have no experience with it but everyone I know on it calls it their miracle!
And reach out to Genentech about compassionate use with either herceptin or...
Forum: her2group 08-10-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,191
Posted By KeriK
Re: Looking for advice and suggestions please

Thank you all for the replies and pm's
I am starting WBRT today and am pretty nervous about the side effects
There are two trials I am considering after finishing brain rads. One with immunology...
Forum: her2group 08-04-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,191
Posted By KeriK
Looking for advice and suggestions please

I come to you all looking for some hope with my newest challenge, brain mets!
I have been doing so well, working full time and 2 yrs of normal markers. This upcoming Fri was going to be my last...
Forum: her2group 03-05-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 105,124
Posted By KeriK
Re: Kadcyla Side Effects

I have been on Kadcyla for over 2 yrs now, NED for around a year! It has been a blessing for me.
The first 3 rounds were tough, flu like symptoms and a lot of pain. But it did get easier for me I...
Forum: her2group 12-09-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,994
Posted By KeriK
Re: kadcyla

I have been on kadcyla for almost 2 yrs. the first few treatments were extremely rough for me. Achy hips, stomach cramps, nauseated. But it did get easier.
I make sure to take my zofran, Zantac,...
Forum: her2group 07-27-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,012
Posted By KeriK
Re: Hand Slapped by my surgical oncologist 😡

I too am a MDA patient. My onc surgeon was dr Kelly Hunt and plastics is Dr Jessie Selber
I love them both and they worked great together. My recon was done months after radiation. Your skin needs...
Forum: her2group 07-18-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,391
Posted By KeriK
Re: Hello NEW Member Looking for info

I had horrible pain from neulasta, hips, shoulders and collar bone. I was sure the cancer had spread to all those areas. But my infusion nurse told me to take clariton or Allegra (allergy med). I...
Forum: her2group 07-14-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,947
Posted By KeriK
Re: Life insurance

Thank you ladies, I'm still searching but might be able to get a term policy I will keep you all updated
Forum: her2group 07-08-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,947
Posted By KeriK
Life insurance

Hi ladies

Has anyone been successful in obtaining life insurance after a stage 4 diagnosis?

Thank you
Forum: her2group 06-26-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,632
Posted By KeriK
Re: I'm NED

Awesome news!! God is good
Forum: her2group 06-26-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,898
Posted By KeriK
Re: Arimidex cause hip pain?

Have you tried adding Claritin? I had the achey hips w kadcyla. They ached so bad I could hardly sleep or walk normally. My infusion nurse told me to try Benadryl or Claritin. I opted for the...
Forum: her2group 06-16-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,057
Posted By KeriK
Re: My daughter

Hi

I stopped herceptin early (7 months) due to decreased heart function. I went to cardio and started coreg and diovan. Function returned to normal within wks, but my onc told me no need to go...
Forum: her2group 05-21-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By KeriK
Re: Kadcyla and xgeva

Hi Adrianna

There was something "suspicious" on my pet so I did bone scan and it showed healing and scar tissue So we must have missed the bone mets on all the previous scans or it was too...
Forum: her2group 05-21-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By KeriK
Re: Kadcyla and xgeva

Thank you Pam :)
Forum: her2group 05-16-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,861
Posted By KeriK
Kadcyla and xgeva

Hi
My recent scan showed scar tissues from a tumor that is healing on my sterunm
The thing is, with all my scans, we have never seen anything on my sterunm or any bones!!
My tumor markers are...
Forum: her2group 02-21-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,059
Posted By KeriK
Re: Has anyone been on TDM-1 for more than 2 years?

Hi my kadcyla sisters
I've been on it for 14 months, 3.6 dose and have only missed one treatment when I had opherectomy I had that done due to my very heavy and never ending periods! Ugh so no...
Forum: Diet and Nutrition 02-21-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,092
Posted By KeriK
Re: Just for fun! Chemo and cravings

I'm a little over a yr on kadcyla. I come home from treatment, sleep for a few hrs then wake up craving salty popcorn! I've had a bowl after almost every treatment!
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