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Forum: her2group 08-30-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,153
Posted By Shad
From the sound of all of these posts, I think we...

From the sound of all of these posts, I think we are all lucky that our oncologists have not restricted us from our alcoholic beverages! A few times per week, I remind myself of the reported...
Forum: her2group 08-27-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,702
Posted By Shad
I had a little wave in my hair prior to chemo. ...

I had a little wave in my hair prior to chemo. It, like many of us, came back in ridiculously curly. I had my hair stylist straighten it a couple of times. The curl is fairly tame now. My color...
Forum: her2group 08-27-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,343
Posted By Shad
I agree with the advice about offering to help...

I agree with the advice about offering to help your mother's friend's daughter. You may also see if she has pets - she may appreciate an offer to help place the pets in good homes. If she is a...
Forum: her2group 08-27-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By Shad
I, too, have been worried about an increase in my...

I, too, have been worried about an increase in my blood pressure during this "journey". I have always had normal to lowish blood pressure, then it was as high as 139/100 during visits to all of the...
Forum: her2group 08-27-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,488
Posted By Shad
I had some chest pain in the lower rib cage after...

I had some chest pain in the lower rib cage after my unilateral mastectomy. I pointed it out to my physical therapist who was treating me with massage to help prevent lymphedema. She did myofascial...
Forum: her2group 08-26-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,324
Posted By Shad
After the drains came out following my unilateral...

After the drains came out following my unilateral mastectomy, I bought a loose fitting sports bra (zipped up in the front) that had a second sheet of fabric as a liner. I cut a hole in the liner...
Forum: her2group 08-26-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By Shad
I have seen a few double blinded-placebo...

I have seen a few double blinded-placebo controlled studies from Europe and US that show that the combination of glucosamine, chondroitin and manganese can improve radiological evidence of arthritis...
Forum: her2group 08-15-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,957
Posted By Shad
Dear Rentrac Good for you for embracing the...

Dear Rentrac
Good for you for embracing the power of walking in improving our sence of well-being. I admire your optimism and am encouraged by your strength and courage. As is evidenced by my...
Forum: her2group 08-15-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,957
Posted By Shad
Hi Lopsided, I am inspired by your experience...

Hi Lopsided,
I am inspired by your experience with your exercise regimen. Thanks for sharing you experiences! I, too, have been trying to improve my health with exercise (walking, riding horses)....
Forum: her2group 08-15-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,269
Posted By Shad
I am thrilled for you and inspired by our/your...

I am thrilled for you and inspired by our/your optimism. We are all so lucky to be on the cusp of meaningful advances in the treatment of our disease. Thanks for keeping us informed of your...
Forum: her2group 08-15-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By Shad
Aromatase inhibitors - is the joint pain transient?

Many of us have discussed joint pain with the use of Arimidex or Femara. My right knee is often so uncomfortable that I have trouble walking down stairs (was not this way prior to aromatase...
Forum: her2group 08-10-2007, 05:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,619
Posted By Shad
I have had a similar journey with concern about...

I have had a similar journey with concern about dropping MUGA scores during chemo and Herceptin therapy (58%, 51%, 51% ---- 62% after Herceptin completed). I am under the impression that as long as...
Forum: her2group 08-07-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,469
Posted By Shad
My eyebrows came in very thin after chemo. I now...

My eyebrows came in very thin after chemo. I now have them dyed every 2 mos or so when I get my hair cut. It makes a big difference in the emphasis around my eyes. My hair came back in a little...
Forum: her2group 07-30-2007, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,779
Posted By Shad
Hi Kriss, Have you been tested for the BRACA...

Hi Kriss,
Have you been tested for the BRACA gene? Do you have any pre-existing ovarian or uterine pathology (eg. fibroids)?
That being said/asked, my experience is that there is no set answer...
Forum: her2group 06-24-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By Shad
Ditto for me - Stage 1, received chemo (AC) and 1...

Ditto for me - Stage 1, received chemo (AC) and 1 year of Herceptin. I think Herceptin was approved for early stage HER2+ breast cancer recently. Your left ventricular function will/should be...
Forum: her2group 06-15-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,939
Posted By Shad
Claritin may help pain after Neulasta injection

I spoke to a nurse at the oncology center and mentioned the thread discussing pain after Neulasta. She told me she had heard at a meeting that over-the-counter Claritin may be effective in helping...
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