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Forum: her2group 12-30-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Final Chemo today! Number 6 out of 6!!! Time to celebrate!!

Radiation will begin at the end of January and Herceptin will continue every 3 weeks.

I'm so thrilled about no chemo in 2010!!
Forum: her2group 12-19-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,274
Posted By loricar3
Re: How did you discover your cancer?

Routine yearly mammogram found the 2.5 cm tumor.
Forum: her2group 10-29-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,754
Posted By loricar3
Re: for all you ER+ her2+s--some GOOD news

I'm triple positive too. I had TCH yesterday. I'm feeling a little weary now. I had my neulasta shot today. I just took Zofran and I may take a Loratab tonight. I need to sleep. Thank you for...
Forum: her2group 10-08-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,184
Posted By loricar3
Re: TCH Side Effects

Vicky,

Also check out headcovers.com. Hats with hair are a great and easier option sometimes....instead of the full wig for me!

Lori
Forum: her2group 10-08-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,184
Posted By loricar3
Re: TCH Side Effects

Hi Vicky,

I started TCH on September 16th. Each Wednesday after that I get herceptin only. Yesterday I got all 3. Taxotere, Carboplatin and Herceptin. I have to take steroids the day before and I...
Forum: her2group 09-20-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

OK. I had herceptin on Wednesday (a non event) and the TC on Thursday. So Saturday, yesterday, was the most challenging one for me. Flu-like symptoms. Body aches. I had the shot --neulasta on...
Forum: her2group 09-15-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Wish me luck everyone! First Herceptin tomorrow. First Taxotere and Carboplatin on Thursday. I met a lady nearby with just about the same stats and me, and she's using the same treatment and...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Kim, Thanks for posting,and thank you to everyone was who has welcomed me so warmly. Yes, we're all moms, wives, daughters and sisters. Each of us fighting the beast. HER2 positive seems to be...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Hooray!! I am VERY BLESSED today!! The CAT, Bone Scan and Echo Cardiogram all came back normal! NO CANCER, so I'm a true Stage 2A, almost a Stage 1!!!

I'm kicking cancer's butt! Let's everyone...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Hooray!! I am VERY BLESSED today!! The CAT, Bone Scan and Echo Cardiogram all came back normal! NO CANCER, so I'm a true Stage 2A, almost a Stage 1!!!

I'm kicking cancer's butt! Everyone, kick...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Wow!

Both the CAT Scan and the Bone Scan came back with NO CANCER!! And my heart is strong and ready for Herceptin!! Echocardiagram a success too!

Today I am VERY BLESSED. So, I'm a true...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Hi everyone,

Yes, I mean the ACS Look Good Feel Good Session and I'm looking forward to it. The Chemoflage is provided by someone else here in Atlanta at the Perimeter Mall at Nordstrom. I...
Forum: her2group 09-10-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

Hi everyone,

My port was placed today. I'm uncomfortable but I'll get there. Had all my scans done yesterday and also the echocardiagram. The doctor who put my port in was also the doctor that...
Forum: Keeping Your Mind Off of BC 09-07-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,096
Views: 276,659
Posted By loricar3
Re: SCRABBLE anyone?

flow...slow
Forum: her2group 09-07-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

To everyone,

Also, many asked here if I am claustraphobic. Well, I'm not. But I'll still close my eyes and try to channel other non scan/breast cancer thoughts. Thanks for all the good advice...
Forum: her2group 09-07-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,991
Posted By loricar3
Re: HER2+ and BRCA mutations - 1 or 2?

I had the test done as I mentioned to my breast surgeon that I was 100% Askenazi Jewish. My insurance (Aetna HMO Open Access) paid for the whole thing. I was willing to pay for it if they weren't. ...
Forum: her2group 09-05-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By loricar3
Re: Facebook???

I just joined the Facebook Group as I just joined this group the other day. I'm on facebook often. Also, I'll be taking my laptop to my chemo/herceptin treatments. My laptop, facebook and your...
Forum: her2group 09-04-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By loricar3
Re: Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin TCH

Sheila/Gerri,

I went to both of the suggested web sites and they are sending me hats, and a wrap from the other one. The wraps are gorgeous and do sell for about 72.00 dollars or so. Thanks so...
Forum: her2group 09-04-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By loricar3
Re: Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin TCH

Peeps!
This web site is so full of knowledge and love! You all walk the walk and talk the talk. Thank you for all the encouragement, great web sites. I'll be busy with them. Only those who walk...
Forum: her2group 09-04-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By loricar3
Re: Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin TCH

Thank you all on this post and on the other. Gerri, I was surprised to see that your cancer is very much like mine. But I'm very happy about this. I did go ahead and update my profile on this...
Forum: her2group 09-03-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,799
Posted By loricar3
Question Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin TCH

I will start this regimen (TCH) on 9/16/09. 6 rounds of Taxotere and Carboplatin in 3 week intervals, Herceptin 1 week apart for the first 18 weeks. After that, Herceptin 3 weeks apart until 52...
Forum: her2group 09-03-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Re: Newbie to this HER2+

P.S. I'm BRC1 and BRC2 NEGATIVE!! So I had great news up until the scans, and the chemo. I was sailing along happily in Stage 2A, almost Stage I. And now....SCANS, CHEMO, and WIGS oh my!! I hope...
Forum: her2group 09-03-2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,498
Posted By loricar3
Unhappy Newbie to this HER2+

To All,

I was diagnosed on July 15, 2009 with HER2 positive Breast Cancer. Here are some stats:

Age: 45, mother of 2 boys, age 13 and 9, married
Size 2.5 cm left breast
Grade 3
Stage IIA...
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