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Forum: her2group 02-09-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Mammosite Radiation

Hello all,
I had Mammosite radiation in 2008. Today, I was told that this type of radiation is not as effective as full breast radiation. I've had wonderful check-ups since 2008.......but the...
Forum: her2group 09-08-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Circulating Cell Recurrance test

Sheila,
Thanks for the reply. This article suggests it is only for those who have metastasis. Am I reading it correctly?
Brenda
Forum: her2group 09-08-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Circulating Cell Recurrance test

I’ve heard of a test that predicts the likelihood of recurrence of breast cancer. I think it is called the “circulating cell” test. Does anyone have any knowledge or information on this? Who...
Forum: her2group 04-20-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,241
Posted By Brenda S
Smile Re: What does this site mean to you?

What does this site mean to me? It means more than my meager language skills can articulate adequately. I'll try.
This site means the following to me:
Support, solace, information, kindness,...
Forum: her2group 04-12-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Alcohol and recurrance?

Hello,
What is the latest information on the effect of consuming alcohol and recurrence of breast cancer? I heard that research was presented at San Antonio, supports this. Am I putting myself at...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,895
Posted By Brenda S
Smile Re: 5 years and counting.

Congratulations! Long may you live and prosper! When does the countdown begin? At diagnosis? When treatment ends? I was diagnosed on March 18 2008, is next week my second anniversary?
Thanks,...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-22-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,309
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Hair Issues

Thanks ladies, I'll investigate Nioxin.
Forum: her2group 02-22-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,732
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Hair Issues

Thanks Ladies, I appreciate all of your advice!
Forum: her2group 02-19-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,732
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Hair Issues

Juanita,
I'm not taking anything other than some herbal suuplements--fish oil, olive oil and Vitamin D.
Brenda
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-19-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,309
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Hair Issues

At the risk of sounding rather silly, I have a question about my hair. After completing the chemo regimen detailed in my profile my hair has still not fully returned. I lost it all during chemo. It...
Forum: her2group 02-19-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,732
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Hair Issues

At the risk of sounding rather silly, I have a question about my hair. After completing the chemo regimen detailed in my profile my hair has still not fully returned. I lost it all during chemo. ...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-05-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,961
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Side Effects of Ending Herceptin

Since ending my chemotherapy--see below-- I have continually endured significant bone aches. I have an especially painful right hip. The "pain" is ongoing and is ever present. I did have a full...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-05-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,731
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Since ending my chemotherapy--see below-- I have continually endured significant bone aches. I have an especially painful right hip. The "pain" is ongoing and is ever present.
Forum: her2group 10-05-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,064
Posted By Brenda S
Re: It's happening

To LoveHer and Believe,
You have the heartfelt sympathy and empathy of those on here who have been where you are going. Time helped me heal when my sister-in law fell victim to this horrible...
Forum: her2group 10-02-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,354
Posted By Brenda S
Re: ~In-Patient Hospice For Mighty Oak~Letting Go....

You have the empathy and sympathy of all of us here. We understand! Stand strong! My husband wears a t-shirt that says Cuck Fancer. I am praying for you and your inner peace.
Brenda
Forum: her2group 10-01-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,421
Posted By Brenda S
Re: please.. prayers for my husband

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
A quote I like is:
"Salvation is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles."
Brenda
Forum: her2group 09-24-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,892
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Its The Herceptin Price is Right Game Again

I live in SW Indiana. The amount paid to Anthem, our insurance carrier, is approximately $2800 per infusion. This includes the herceptin, saline, "tray" etc. The cost variance is astounding.
Forum: her2group 09-15-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,166
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Scared

We all understand. Many of us have faced similar situations. Fear of the unknown is horrible. Try to remain calm and know that science has made huge strides. Try get in to see a physician ASAP....
Forum: her2group 08-14-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,463
Posted By Brenda S
Smile Re: Prayer request - Going into surgery in a few hours

May you be blessed with calm seas and following winds.
Brenda
Forum: her2group 08-14-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,947
Posted By Brenda S
Re: Recurrance

At my first post herceptin follow up I asked my onc about recurrance and he told me that for cases like mine the odds were that cancer will recur in approx 10% of cases. That means that I have a...
Forum: her2group 08-11-2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Now What?

Friends,
I recently completed my 18th treatment of Herceptin and am now finished with all of my treatments. I saw my oncologist and he said we now just have to get on with life. I will see him...
Forum: her2group 07-06-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By Brenda S
Friends, As always, my sincere thanks and...

Friends,
As always, my sincere thanks and gratitude for taking the time to reply to my query. This is such a wonderful site. Your answers have reassured me and allayed my fears
Cheers,
Brenda
Forum: her2group 07-03-2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By Brenda S
Cool REcurrance Fears

Friends,
I finished Herceptin in May and had my last infusion of Carboplatin/Taxotere last September. I had a full body bone scan in February that was completely clear and just a month ago had a...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-05-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,219
Posted By Brenda S
Cool Post Herceptin Follow-Up

Well,I've now completed my adjuvent chemotherapy as detailed in my profile. Is their a prescribed regimen of follow up care? After a year of herceptin, and six infusions of taxotere and carboplatin...
Forum: her2group 05-19-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,561
Posted By Brenda S
Promising research for BC Mets?

Has anyone heard about research being done by Dr. Richard Junghans. I saw a piece on our local news last night about research he is doing with T-cells and metastatic BC. He says he has CURED cancer...
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