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Forum: her2group 04-11-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 04-05-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By 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)....
Forum: her2group 04-05-2007, 04:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,810
Posted By 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.
...
Forum: her2group 02-26-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 02-23-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 819
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 02-23-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,626
Posted By 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,...
Forum: her2group 02-07-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,667
Posted By 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....
Forum: her2group 02-07-2007, 04:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,032
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 01-15-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By 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
Forum: her2group 01-14-2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,568
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 01-12-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 01-04-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,734
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 01-02-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 12-19-2006, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,234
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 04:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 11-16-2006, 04:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,966
Posted By 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
Forum: her2group 11-09-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 11-08-2006, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,463
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 11-06-2006, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 10-26-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 10-05-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 09-28-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By 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...
Forum: her2group 09-27-2006, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
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...
Forum: her2group 09-04-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,522
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...
Forum: her2group 08-31-2006, 04:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,522
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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