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Forum: her2group 04-25-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,836
Posted By mrsd
Re: Been in the hospital - so glad to be home

pneumonia can and does often present itself with nothing visible on Xray I know that's what happened to me, I have an nurse friend who works in emerg dept of our local hospital tell me after my bout...
Forum: her2group 04-20-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,314
Posted By mrsd
Re: Need some perspective, please

Flori, I can so relate to how you are feeling...I agree with Pink find someone in your medical team and just scream HELP!! I did and I am so glad that I did. You have been through so much it has...
Forum: her2group 04-13-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By mrsd
feeling better new tx plan

Well as always my onc eases my mind and answers all my questions and concerns.. it's back to the Xeloda at a reduced dose and different schedule... 650mg twice a day and 10 days on and 11 days off......
Forum: her2group 04-12-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By mrsd
Re: update

Thanks all... Tonya and Pam I do believe that will be plan B..?? not sure but I am at the point of using the biggest gun I can... if we do go with the Xeloda I am hoping I can participate in the...
Forum: her2group 04-12-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By mrsd
update

well it wasn't the news I had hoped and prayer for.. but the spots on the liver have grown, lymph nodes larger, ?? spot on kidney just have to pick my stomach up and put it back where it...
Forum: her2group 04-04-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,387
Posted By mrsd
Re: insomnia

Julie I too have had diffficulty with sleep... and knowing that we really need our rest only seems to make it worse. I started taken 2mg of Ativan at night... not sure how much it helps but I do...
Forum: her2group 04-01-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By mrsd
Smile Thank you

Just wanted again to send a BIG THANK YOU to all the great people here on this board. I am so happy to say that I am much better in body and spirit today and I'm now ready to kick butt again.......
Forum: her2group 04-01-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,778
Posted By mrsd
Re: Not the news i had hoped for

Hi Sheila,
You have been through so much and just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts, and I am so sorry for your loss.
Take care
Patricia
Forum: her2group 03-29-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,496
Posted By mrsd
Re: Happy sheila

Very Happy Birthday to you :)
Forum: her2group 03-29-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

Oh ladies just reading your posts lifts me and makes me thankful... I am still here just a little beaten at the moment but look out I am starting the uphill swing and I determined this will not...
Forum: her2group 03-28-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

Thanks Jean :) Each day I feel a bit stronger and am thankful that I am getting better, looking forward to tomorrow and I'm thinking I may treat myself and surprise my co-workers with a visit to...
Forum: her2group 03-27-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

Joan & Julie... I would to say the option for the TDM1 trial is not an option for me at this point, as I live in Canada and experience the greatest care possible the last discussion I had with my...
Forum: her2group 03-27-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

Thanks so much for your support you are truly an amazing group. Happy to report that I am starting to feel better :) I do believe my wonderful chemo nurse when she tells me I'm being too hard on...
Forum: her2group 03-26-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

Thanks to all of you.... I was having a bit of pity party for the last few days and feeling so terrible didn't help the situation at all. I feel better today and look forward to tomorrow when I'll...
Forum: her2group 03-26-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
Re: how much more?

thanks for your support caya, I do live near the ocean but haven't been out of the house except for hospital visits... and the herbal tea sounds like an excellent idea I will give that a try.......
Forum: her2group 03-25-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,544
Posted By mrsd
how much more?

To all the fantastic people who post with happy and sad news I am forever grateful. I don't feel so alone when I come to visit the board, I'm not a regular poster but I value the support and...
Forum: her2group 02-19-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Re: how fast will hair go on Taxol

Thanks Becky, that makes sense and I guess it's just a wait and see sort of thing... who knows, but at least I'll have back up hair ready and waiting.... :)
Forum: her2group 02-18-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Re: how fast will hair go on Taxol

Thanks so much Rich and Bill for your replies, I have an appt next week to order a new wig..... the last one I had was so uncomfortable I donated it to the local chemo clinic as soon as I had enough...
Forum: her2group 02-18-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Re: how fast will hair go on Taxol

I was suppose to have 14 days on and 7 days off.... but never made it to the 14...

I will be doing the Taxol weekly three weeks on and one week off, then we'll scan after two cycles
Forum: her2group 02-18-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Re: how fast will hair go on Taxol

unfortunately it was.... and I was taking 3600 mg a day, we are still keeping it way down on the drugs to use list... it would be at much reduced dose and a shorter cycle
I didn't lose any hair on...
Forum: her2group 02-18-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Re: how fast will hair go on Taxol

Rich it started with severe hand and foot problems, then progressed to severe diareha...(chemo brain can't spell ) severe dehydration, vomitting, very very ill, I spend two days in hospital....
Forum: her2group 02-18-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By mrsd
Question how fast will hair go on Taxol

HI all, thanks to all who post regularly you are such an inspiration and give me hope when sometimes I don't feel hopeful.. I had AC back in 2002 and I know that within three weeks the hair was...
Forum: her2group 10-08-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,661
Posted By mrsd
Re: New breast cancer breakthroughs!

I nearly cried at work today when I read the article on the front page of today's Globe and Mail.... this is such a major breakthrough I am so hopeful .............
Forum: her2group 08-16-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,810
Posted By mrsd
Yes, I guess I fired him or just refused to see...

Yes, I guess I fired him or just refused to see him again. When I was intially dx six years ago I went to see him to discuss further treatment. I left that appt more upset and fearful than I care...
Forum: her2group 07-10-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By mrsd
kk1 and Flori

kk1 thankfully the onc has stopped the drug today ending the cycle a day early and we'll start the next cycle at a lower dose as I suggested to him, I'm a average build person and my husband...
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