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Lauriemn
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her2group
04-11-2007, 12:53 PM
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???? about Mona Vie Drink
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Lauriemn
If you search for "criticism of Juice Plus", you...
If you search for "criticism of Juice Plus", you will find a lot of articles discussing some of the problems with this product. I had a friend who wanted me to start taking it, and after reading the...
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her2group
04-05-2007, 07:48 PM
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hot flashes gone already?
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Lauriemn
My hot flashes also stopped soon after finishing...
My hot flashes also stopped soon after finishing taxol, and I was told that this was a good sign that I wouldn't be in permanent menopause (I was er/pr- and 37,so was hoping to get my period back)....
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her2group
04-05-2007, 04:10 AM
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BRCA question
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Lauriemn
If you have the gene, there is a 50% chance your...
If you have the gene, there is a 50% chance your daughter will have it. I also have a young daughter, but my decision to be tested was for my sisters,who would also have a 50 % chance if I had it.
...
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her2group
02-26-2007, 10:22 AM
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for those weighing the risk of "stirring up their breast cancer" by having surgery
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Lauriemn
Hi Lani, I am very interested in this, as I have...
Hi Lani, I am very interested in this, as I have my second stage of my reconstruction coming up.
I was wondering how did they find out that surgery induces angiogenesis of distant...
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her2group
02-23-2007, 10:40 AM
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Benifits of lower fat diet...
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Lauriemn
I think there are good sources of omega-3 that...
I think there are good sources of omega-3 that are also low in fat. I eat herring, which only has 2 grams of fat per serving. I also eat Barilla pasta plus, which has ALA omega-3 and only has 1 gram...
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her2group
02-23-2007, 10:28 AM
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I'm thinking mastectomies?
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Lauriemn
Well, I had to have a mast, but I struggled with...
Well, I had to have a mast, but I struggled with if I should have the "good" side removed also. I had delayed reconstruction in Sept. and I decided to keep it.
I based my decision on 2 factors,...
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her2group
02-07-2007, 05:06 AM
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Soo Nice I thought I'd post it twice - omega 3 and Herceptin
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Lauriemn
I thought canola oil was the better choice for...
I thought canola oil was the better choice for cooking than olive oil. I use olive oil in salads, but I use canola when cooking.
I also use the smart balance mayo,margaine and peanut butter....
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her2group
02-07-2007, 04:44 AM
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Radiation to lymph node area?
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Lauriemn
I had 2 pos lymph nodes and I did not get...
I had 2 pos lymph nodes and I did not get radiation in my underarm. My rads onc said that they will radiate if you have 3 or more positive nodes. I had had lymphadema already by the time I started...
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her2group
01-15-2007, 11:54 AM
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question about tykerb
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Lauriemn
I am stage 2b I had AC, 12 taxol/herceptin and...
I am stage 2b I had AC, 12 taxol/herceptin and then a year of herceptin. I am ned, right now. My onc will only give it to me if I am stage 4.
Laurie
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her2group
01-14-2007, 05:39 AM
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Oncs trivialize side effects: the 2 big ones
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Lauriemn
Well, I have been taking testosterone for almost...
Well, I have been taking testosterone for almost a year. It was prescribed by my endo after my levels came back very low. I am 38 and in permanent menopause from chemo. He told me that not only could...
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her2group
01-12-2007, 09:38 AM
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question about tykerb
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Lauriemn
question about tykerb
I was wondering if anyone knows that when tykerb is approved, could a dr, other than an onc, give you a prescription for it?
I would like to take it off label, but I know that my onc won't give...
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her2group
01-04-2007, 01:14 PM
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If I am "extremely high risk for recurrance" why no real follow-up?
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Lauriemn
I have talked my onc into having routine scans,...
I have talked my onc into having routine scans, after he at first told me that he would not do scans unless I had symptoms. I don't believe the thinking that finding a metastisis before you have...
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her2group
01-02-2007, 06:59 AM
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Strange ?--did your original surgery and/or recurrence occur during fall/winter/dark
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Lauriemn
Hi Lani, I have not recurred but I live in...
Hi Lani, I have not recurred but I live in Minnesota and had my surgery in March of 2005. I have seen claims that tanning beds can help your body produce vitamin d? do you know if this is true? I...
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her2group
12-19-2006, 05:33 AM
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All stage 3ers
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Lauriemn
I think some ins companies will cover tykerb. I...
I think some ins companies will cover tykerb. I was given herceptin off-label and my ins paid. I have Healthpartners and when I spoke with them about it they consider a drug experimental if the fda...
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her2group
11-29-2006, 04:46 AM
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At The Beginning
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Lauriemn
Well, I probably hold the record for getting...
Well, I probably hold the record for getting things done quickly. After I found a lump, I had mammogram,ultrasound and biopsy on a Friday. Found out it was cancer on Mon. Met with the surgeon during...
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her2group
11-16-2006, 04:34 AM
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/curious
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Lauriemn
I was diagnosed 3/21/05. 4.5 cm tumor and 2+...
I was diagnosed 3/21/05. 4.5 cm tumor and 2+ nodes. I finished my year of Herceptin in 4/06 and so far so good. no recurrence.
Laurie
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her2group
11-09-2006, 01:17 PM
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Employment and cancer treatments
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Lauriemn
I have a job interview coming up and I have no...
I have a job interview coming up and I have no intention of telling them I have cancer. I am done with my herceptin , so I am just having check ups every 3 months.
I wouldn't tell them you have...
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her2group
11-08-2006, 04:28 AM
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Heads Up on Sinus and Ear Issues!
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Lauriemn
I also had similar sinus issues and thought I...
I also had similar sinus issues and thought I would post what worked for me.
My onc ordered a brain mri because of the pain I was having and it turned out to be a sinus infection. So, my onc...
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her2group
11-06-2006, 05:44 AM
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post treatment tests?
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Lauriemn
Hi, I also had a similar diagnosis and I go for...
Hi, I also had a similar diagnosis and I go for pet/ct scans just to make sure everything is ok. At first my onc told me the same thing that your onc did, but I told him I didn't agree and wanted to...
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her2group
10-26-2006, 04:12 AM
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Bilateral Mastectomy for DCIS Recurrence
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Lauriemn
I did not have immediate reconstruction, but I...
I did not have immediate reconstruction, but I did have diep recon done 6 weeks ago. It is a big surgery. I have had c-sections in the past, and the abdominal incision is alot less painful because...
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her2group
10-05-2006, 01:31 PM
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Question- Radiation yes or no
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Lauriemn
I was told I was borderline for radiation because...
I was told I was borderline for radiation because my tumor was 4.5 inches. I was told that you get radiation for 5 cm or bigger or 4+ nodes. I had 2+ nodes. I did radiation after chemo and had very...
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her2group
09-28-2006, 05:21 PM
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question on Taxol treatments
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Lauriemn
I also had 12 weekly taxol/herceptin treatments....
I also had 12 weekly taxol/herceptin treatments. I was told by my onc that it is more effective and also that the risk of nueropathy is less when you are given 12 smaller doses instead of 4 larger...
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her2group
09-27-2006, 06:41 AM
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lymphedema
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Posted By
Lauriemn
I have mild lymphedema and I would drink lots of...
I have mild lymphedema and I would drink lots of fluids and eat a low sodium diet. There are exercises you can do, like raise your hand above your head and slowly make a fist, than open the hand back...
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her2group
09-04-2006, 03:46 PM
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13
Onc found a lump at 3 month check up, biopsy tomor
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1,546
Posted By
Lauriemn
Its B9! It turned out to be a fibroid. I do think...
Its B9! It turned out to be a fibroid. I do think I will talk to the ps and have it removed next week when I have my recon done.
Hi Cheryl, I have been around, but was enjoying a great summer...
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her2group
08-31-2006, 04:51 AM
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Onc found a lump at 3 month check up, biopsy tomor
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1,546
Posted By
Lauriemn
I had my biopsy and the radiologist told me that...
I had my biopsy and the radiologist told me that he thinks it is scar tissue, by the way it looks. whew! I can breath a little easier now. of course, I won't have the results for a few days.
I...
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