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Forum: her2group 01-14-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,471
Posted By rebecca0623
Snufi - I just finished the "TC" part of my...

Snufi - I just finished the "TC" part of my treatment December 17th. I had few side effects until last 2 - then just very tired. One thing I treasured about the chemo was the women who joined me in...
Forum: her2group 01-08-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,878
Posted By rebecca0623
Snufi - you can see my stats from my signature. ...

Snufi - you can see my stats from my signature. I made my decision to do TCH (chemo and herceptin) and just finished the TC part December 17th. Last 2 rounds were hard and I have had some concerns...
Forum: her2group 11-25-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By rebecca0623
The Echo I had a month or so ago did not cause...

The Echo I had a month or so ago did not cause any side effects. All I can think of is that they had me deep breathe and hold my breath for most of the 20 minutes or so - do you think that might be...
Forum: her2group 11-20-2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,159
Posted By rebecca0623
Barb - What a strong woman you are! I will join...

Barb - What a strong woman you are! I will join in prayer Monday am.
Forum: her2group 11-11-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By rebecca0623
Dianne - I get Benadryl, dexamethasone, aloxi and...

Dianne - I get Benadryl, dexamethasone, aloxi and atavan before every treatment in pre-med infusions. I also take dexamethasone the day before and the day after and emend the day of and for 2 days...
Forum: her2group 11-04-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,910
Posted By rebecca0623
Harry - lawyer in me talking here - what is the...

Harry - lawyer in me talking here - what is the reason given to you for denial?

Rebecca
Forum: her2group 11-04-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,857
Posted By rebecca0623
Cristi - I have a port in left side chest under...

Cristi - I have a port in left side chest under collar bone and hate it - it rubs against seatbelt when driving and when I lift weights I can feel it - creepy to me. Also when nurses access it, to...
Forum: her2group 11-03-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By rebecca0623
Dianne - I am right there with you - I will have...

Dianne - I am right there with you - I will have my 4th TCH Wednesday and only 2 to go then the herceptin. I echo what has been said here - My only side effects of note are some numbness in hands...
Forum: her2group 10-31-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,548
Posted By rebecca0623
I was node negative and am having 6 rounds of...

I was node negative and am having 6 rounds of TCH. One oncologist wanted me to do this with avastin despite being node negative with a 1.2 cm tumor (small she said) but she said node negative does...
Forum: her2group 10-31-2008, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,135
Posted By rebecca0623
Melanie - I just wanted to add my support and say...

Melanie - I just wanted to add my support and say that I appreciate each and every post as they all inform me, and I am sure others, and make us aware of possible treatment issues and outcomes. I...
Forum: her2group 10-26-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By rebecca0623
Flori - I have the same bp problems. Alarmingly...

Flori - I have the same bp problems. Alarmingly high bp now. I went to "heart failure" specialist in Nashville. He and I spoke about herceptin and he has me on a beginning dose of Coreg 20mg which he...
Forum: her2group 10-21-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,551
Posted By rebecca0623
Well, I will add that in 2008, even though...

Well, I will add that in 2008, even though herceptin was approved for early stage, I had clean margins and no nodes and had to go for second opinion to get herceptin myself. There was no opinion...
Forum: her2group 10-21-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,907
Posted By rebecca0623
I receive Aloxi in pre-chemo drip and take Emend...

I receive Aloxi in pre-chemo drip and take Emend the day of and for 2 days after - one pill per day. Emend is very expensive on my plan but completely worth it to me. I have had no nausea at all. ...
Forum: her2group 10-14-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,634
Posted By rebecca0623
Just a little further information - the TV guide...

Just a little further information - the TV guide has it in my area as 8:00 pm on Saturday.
Forum: her2group 10-13-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,634
Posted By rebecca0623
Lifetime Movie on Herceptin

Just wanted to post that, at least in my cable area, Lifetime Movie "Living Proof" about Dr. Slamon and development of Herceptin starring Harry Connick Jr. and Bernadette Peters is showing Saturday...
Forum: her2group 10-07-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,927
Posted By rebecca0623
Brittany, I too lost my mother at age 57. I...

Brittany, I too lost my mother at age 57. I vividly remember the shock and pain. You are never ready for this, but do know that you just have to let time pass. It was a comfort to me that Iwas able...
Forum: her2group 10-02-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By rebecca0623
John - I have no advice but wanted to post and...

John - I have no advice but wanted to post and say I am so sorry to hear about your wife and the struggles you are having. I will hold you both in my heart and wish you strength to get through this.
Forum: her2group 10-02-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,067
Posted By rebecca0623
I can only chime in and concur with what has been...

I can only chime in and concur with what has been said by others. I was fortunate that I found this site prior to my surgery and my chemo consults (I went to 2 oncologists to find out their...
Forum: her2group 09-29-2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,760
Posted By rebecca0623
I had neuropathy after first TCH (taxotere) and...

I had neuropathy after first TCH (taxotere) and onc slowed infusion. Had some neuropathy after second TCH but not as bad.
Forum: her2group 09-26-2008, 05:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By rebecca0623
As an attorney who also had to help several...

As an attorney who also had to help several family members through this process, do not get discouraged with an initial denial. Very frequently, requires an appeal. There are Social Security...
Forum: her2group 09-24-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Posted By rebecca0623
how full of life - thanks for sharing your family!

how full of life - thanks for sharing your family!
Forum: her2group 09-24-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,632
Posted By rebecca0623
First - you have come to the right place for...

First - you have come to the right place for thoughtful responses from women in the same situation. This is a great resource and has been endlessly helpful to me in all aspects of selecting...
Forum: her2group 09-22-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,422
Posted By rebecca0623
Thanks so much for voicing your emotions. I find...

Thanks so much for voicing your emotions. I find myself resenting all the well meaning people who tell me that their aunt, mother,father, friend had cancer and got through it "just fine" and is...
Forum: her2group 09-19-2008, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By rebecca0623
Laurie - my herceptin infusion is an hour by...

Laurie - my herceptin infusion is an hour by itself. My side effects are sleepiness. Beth - thanks for mentioning the breakouts - I wondered which drug was doing that to me! What a party!
Forum: her2group 09-18-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By rebecca0623
Laurie - I have had one TCH and 2 herceptin only...

Laurie - I have had one TCH and 2 herceptin only so far and had a reaction only to the benadryl pre-herceptin. I don't take steroids before the herceptin only, just before the TCH. Sorry I cannot be...
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