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Forum: her2group 07-12-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,176
Posted By kim
I started herceptin with chemo Dec 2003. Been on...

I started herceptin with chemo Dec 2003. Been on herceptin alone since April 2004.
No major side effects. I often feel sort of funky the day of tx.

Minor things I assume are frome the herceptin-...
Forum: her2group 04-17-2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By kim
First switched me from arimidex to tamoxofin. I...

First switched me from arimidex to tamoxofin.
I really wanted an ooph, but initially onc did not want to do it. I started having some uterine thickening and a ovarian cyst with elevated ca 125. ...
Forum: her2group 04-17-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By kim
Mine too. Came back after 2 1/2 years had chemo,...

Mine too. Came back after 2 1/2 years had chemo, rads and herceptin.

Kim
Forum: her2group 04-17-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By kim
I just had a laproscopic hysterectomy and ooph...

I just had a laproscopic hysterectomy and ooph and I had 2 prior c sections. My obgyn never mentioned my prior c sections being a problem.

If you do find someone to do it for you may want to have...
Forum: her2group 04-16-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,344
Posted By kim
It happened to me too. I went 2 1/2 years...

It happened to me too. I went 2 1/2 years without a period and then it came back last June. I couldn't believe it, it had been so long. Ended up having a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago so now I am in...
Forum: her2group 04-12-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By kim
I was diag with multifocal, stage 2, er/pr +,...

I was diag with multifocal, stage 2, er/pr +, her2 +, 1 node at 37. I tested neg for BRCA 1 & 2.

One year after my first mastectomy I went back for a prof on my right side. I have absolutely...
Forum: her2group 04-05-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,814
Posted By kim
I had the genetic testing done. What I was told...

I had the genetic testing done. What I was told was they ideally like to test the person with the cancer. Then when they test other family members(parents, siblings, children...) they test off the...
Forum: her2group 04-02-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,107
Posted By kim
Georgie, I can't even imagine the stuggle it...

Georgie,

I can't even imagine the stuggle it must be to be trying to find the right thing to do for both you and the baby. I would definitely think being er- would be in your favor.
As for the...
Forum: her2group 12-24-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,179
Posted By kim
I had mono in college. It lasted a long time. ...

I had mono in college. It lasted a long time. Mine started right after Thanksgiving, but then I relapsed right before xmas because I was overdoing it. He really need to rest and give himself time...
Forum: her2group 11-07-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By kim
If you are worried about it why don't you check...

If you are worried about it why don't you check and see if you can start chemo after.
I started chemo the day after I had my port placed. I was even told I could start the same day and they would...
Forum: her2group 09-01-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By kim
Susan, I had the genetic testing done after...

Susan,

I had the genetic testing done after I was diagnosed. I was negative for both, but definitely would have had my ovaries also if I was pos.

My experience was you had a counseling session...
Forum: her2group 08-31-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,925
Posted By kim
Kate, I think we can all relate to that...

Kate,

I think we can all relate to that feeling of needing a break from treatment.

I will tell you from my own personal experience that it took me a while to bounce back from chemo and...
Forum: her2group 08-18-2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By kim
Susan, Great news about the nodes! I too...

Susan,
Great news about the nodes!

I too was diagnosed at 37 and had 2 young children. I also had multiple tumors. I had a mastectomy done and a year later I had my "healthy" breast removed as...
Forum: her2group 08-13-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,081
Posted By kim
My oncologist did this test on me as a stage 2. ...

My oncologist did this test on me as a stage 2. It was after I had completed chemo and a year of herceptin, this was in Dec 2004. Because it did show CTC he did keep me on herceptin. He repeats...
Forum: her2group 08-12-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,081
Posted By kim
great- my dr did a cell search on me after I...

great-
my dr did a cell search on me after I completed chemo and 1 year of herceptin that showed CTC, I was stage 2. He kept me on herceptin and all follow up tests have been zero, however now I...
Forum: her2group 08-08-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,427
Posted By kim
Susan, I can so relate to how you are...

Susan,

I can so relate to how you are feeling. I was diagnosed at 37, 3 years ago this month. My children were 5 and not yet one. I can't tell you how many times I cried thinking I would never...
Forum: her2group 08-05-2006, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,537
Posted By kim
Laurie, I do not know if Herceptin has any...

Laurie,

I do not know if Herceptin has any impact on return of your period, but mine took a really long time to come back. I was 37 at diagnosis and it returned over 2 years after my last chemo...
Forum: her2group 08-01-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,537
Posted By kim
totally ot

I see you are in Chicago--I just did the American Girl thing with my daughter 2 weeks ago, sure was fun.
Kim
Forum: her2group 08-01-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,537
Posted By kim
For a couple of months I felt like I had my...

For a couple of months I felt like I had my typical premenstral symptoms off and on. I was convinced I was coming out of menopause and had my onc check because I was on Arimidex. Sure enough I was...
Forum: her2group 07-04-2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By kim
Not sure where you are in Ohio. I am in SW OH...

Not sure where you are in Ohio. I am in SW OH and have a really great doc saw about 7 docs between here and columbus, he was the only one willing to give me herceptin 2 1/2 years ago. Let me know...
Forum: her2group 06-27-2006, 05:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,866
Posted By kim
I had a horrible rash on my hands and feet from...

I had a horrible rash on my hands and feet from the taxol that did not spread to the rest of my body. I found soaking in Aveeno oatmeal bath helped the most, followed by hydrocortisone. Hope this...
Forum: her2group 03-12-2006, 07:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,278
Posted By kim
I have had 2 surgeries while on herceptin. I had...

I have had 2 surgeries while on herceptin. I had a proph. mast. with a tissue expander put in. Then I had the expanders replaced with implants. I did not have any trouble with healing either time. ...
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