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Forum: her2group 05-24-2006, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,552
Posted By jjfromcanada
This is good news! Just keep walking towards that...

This is good news! Just keep walking towards that light.
Forum: her2group 05-24-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 13,585
Posted By jjfromcanada
I was so saddened to read your note. I too knew...

I was so saddened to read your note. I too knew this could be a result of chemo, but have no persoanl experience with it.

Thinking of you.
Forum: her2group 05-05-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,559
Posted By jjfromcanada
I am so sorry for your loss. I have admired Linda...

I am so sorry for your loss. I have admired Linda and the way you and she faced the challenge of breast cancer. It has been so inspriring.

My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family.
Forum: her2group 05-05-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,473
Posted By jjfromcanada
Mammo did not pick up my 4.5 cm tumour nor the...

Mammo did not pick up my 4.5 cm tumour nor the other 1.0 cm beside it. Now I have mammos, ultarsounds AND MRIs. I have the mammo and ultrasound together the MRI 6 months later.


I have a two...
Forum: her2group 04-27-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,722
Posted By jjfromcanada
I have not been on this site for a while and was...

I have not been on this site for a while and was so saddened to read about Linda. My thoughts are with you both.
Forum: her2group 04-08-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By jjfromcanada
An oncologist told me he would recommend waiting...

An oncologist told me he would recommend waiting in case the herceptin can cause an inflamation. I had one very close to Herceptin and it was low, but acceptable. I had the next one a couple days...
Forum: her2group 03-23-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,474
Posted By jjfromcanada
I found an article about a small study back in...

I found an article about a small study back in 2003 reporting a decrease in bone mets with chlodronate and asked my oncolgist about it then. He prescribed it and I have been taking it ever since.
...
Forum: her2group 03-01-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 34,027
Posted By jjfromcanada
A friend who also has bc once said her health is...

A friend who also has bc once said her health is her job and reading through this and so many other posts in so many other threads makes me think that applies to many of us. Maybe an avocation for...
Forum: her2group 02-28-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By jjfromcanada
I just reread my note and think it sounds so...

I just reread my note and think it sounds so dismissive.

I didn't intend that. I truly understand how you feel. Before I got the results of my last MUGA I was frantic. It was ok, but I would have...
Forum: her2group 02-28-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By jjfromcanada
Oh dear. Sometimes a good whine is good for any...

Oh dear. Sometimes a good whine is good for any of us. Just like a good wine.

I am sending you good thoughts and hope all goes well with your scans.
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,720
Posted By jjfromcanada
Great news! I love this site. On the days...

Great news!

I love this site. On the days when I am down (tho not downunder ha, ha) I noodle around it for stories like this to cheer me up.

Thanks for helping me.
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,597
Posted By jjfromcanada
WOW! This is terrific.

WOW!


This is terrific.
Forum: her2group 02-15-2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By jjfromcanada
I started 2 years and 9 months after I completed...

I started 2 years and 9 months after I completed chemo. I am ER/PR- so it is all I have. Not sure if that influenced her decision. I also had an oncologist in the US prescribe it.

I do not see my...
Forum: her2group 02-13-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,842
Posted By jjfromcanada
I am having Herceptin at a private clinic,...

I am having Herceptin at a private clinic, Provis, in Toronto. OHIP will not pay for it since I am beyond the timeframe approved by Cancer Care Ontario for adjuvant treatment (7 months, I believe is...
Forum: her2group 02-06-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,638
Posted By jjfromcanada
I am thinking of JoJo.

I am thinking of JoJo.
Forum: her2group 02-01-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By jjfromcanada
I have all three. The mammo and ultrasound are...

I have all three. The mammo and ultrasound are done together and the MRI is done 6 months later. My lump was missed when I only had mammos and I have dense breast tissue. Like everyone else in this...
Forum: her2group 01-14-2006, 02:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,266
Posted By jjfromcanada
Very thoughtful. I will sign on with good vibes a...

Very thoughtful. I will sign on with good vibes a week from tomorrow.
Forum: her2group 01-14-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,174
Posted By jjfromcanada
Al and Linda, I was so sorry to read about...

Al and Linda,

I was so sorry to read about this. I will be sending good vibes Hamilton way.

JJ
Forum: her2group 10-20-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,754
Posted By jjfromcanada
This is terrific for you and your whole family. I...

This is terrific for you and your whole family. I know how hard you work at keeping on top of this so it is nice to see that hard work pay off. As a friend of mine who has BC has always said she...
Forum: her2group 10-20-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,612
Posted By jjfromcanada
I finished chemo Nov 02 and started herceptin...

I finished chemo Nov 02 and started herceptin August 22, 05. Yeah a long way out, but since it is ER/PR- and I had 4 nodes and it was Grade III, Herceptin is the only thing I have. And it was...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By jjfromcanada
This article is way over my head, but I was told...

This article is way over my head, but I was told to stop Celebrex with Herceptin due to the concerns for heart health with both.

I think Celebrex took a hit with heart concerns due to Vioxx...
Forum: her2group 10-13-2005, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By jjfromcanada
Go for it. I am even further out and one of my...

Go for it. I am even further out and one of my oncs strongly suggested it. In my case, since I am er/pr-, it is my only hope.
Forum: her2group 10-12-2005, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By jjfromcanada
A friend of mine had CMF. She had very minor hair...

A friend of mine had CMF. She had very minor hair loss.

However, my real comment to you is "Its only hair!"

It grows back. I had CEF and lost it, but I managed with a wig, hats and scarves....
Forum: her2group 10-07-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,037
Posted By jjfromcanada
Wink splurges

I have facials and pedicures. My esthetician is terrific and she was very helpful with makeup tips when I had no hair. Actually I got over the hair loss, but never over my eyebrow and eyelash losses....
Forum: her2group 10-04-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By jjfromcanada
FEC at 54

I had FEC and had trouble at 54. Unless the doctor is concerned about being accused of ageism, I don't understand the suggestion.

I know of two older women, both in their 80s, who had recent...
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