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Forum: her2group 10-30-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,844
Posted By marymary
Yup! Sounds Like the Big H to me

You're right, this is embarassing. The last several weeks after receiving Herceptin I have an embarassing attack of gas. I thought it might also be due in part to my high fiber diet. I've been...
Forum: her2group 10-17-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By marymary
Update and Thanks

My husband just accepted the new job offer, although much if not all of the increased salary will go to Blue Cross in the form of high yearly out-of-pocket-maximums. These are $ 4,000 per year per...
Forum: her2group 10-15-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By marymary
Question A Couple of Benefit Questions

These benefit matters really stress me out, I'm sure you all have been through the same or similar struggles.

We are evaluating small Group coverage with Blue Cross (PPO w/ $30 co-pay), this...
Forum: her2group 09-21-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By marymary
Dear Natalie: I think this is the question...

Dear Natalie:

I think this is the question that we all must answer in our own way and in our own time. I think you provided the answer in the last sentence of paragraph one. You said something...
Forum: her2group 09-10-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,483
Posted By marymary
Feel Better Soon

Hi Sandy:

I am sorry to hear about this side effect of Tykerb, I didn't know about that. It sounds difficult. Hope you are feeling better soon.

I am always so happy to read anything new...
Forum: her2group 09-09-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,652
Posted By marymary
Dear Tracy: Words are so inadequate...

Dear Tracy:

Words are so inadequate sometimes to express what is in our hearts. I am so deeply sorry to learn of your tragic loss. I hope you will be comforted by all the love and prayers sent...
Forum: her2group 09-05-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,389
Posted By marymary
Herceptin & Insomnia?

Is anyone else out there on Herceptin having trouble sleeping? I think I've read this here before. It's hard for me to fall asleep and I wake up at the crack of dawn and drag around all day. ...
Forum: Clinical Trials 08-31-2006, 09:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,972
Posted By marymary
History Will Be Kind to Me

I am starting to feel like something of a success story since my diagnosis in April of 2002. My cancer was quite advanced at diagnosis. I had a huge tumor and mets to skin. Three rounds of A/C,...
Forum: her2group 08-31-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,227
Posted By marymary
Sounds like he's doing a little better

so encouraging that he can take a few steps! Also, due to his youth I think he still has several more lives left.

I think I know how you must be feeling. The day I came home from the hospital I...
Forum: Clinical Trials 08-24-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By marymary
Smile Wow!

That is so exciting! I was thinking, in the very back of my mind, that I might be excluded from future, perhaps even more promising trials, due to my participation in the current dosage trial. Your...
Forum: Clinical Trials 08-14-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,828
Posted By marymary
Smile Back Home from Seattle

Just received my first vaccine at the University of Washington. I came back home full of renewed hope from seeing how hard these professionals are working to find successful strategies for beating...
Forum: her2group 07-13-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Posted By marymary
That Price Tag Seems So Steep

It's just an unbelievable amount of money to just get started. Last year I paid $600.00 for a consult with my oncologist at UCSF and thought that was a lot of money. Of course the health insurers...
Forum: her2group 07-12-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 855
Posted By marymary
Good Bone Scan

Yesterday I received the report from the whole body scan. My doctor says it is good.

Of course there is the usual disclaimer "metastatic disease cannot be excluded and correlation with...
Forum: her2group 07-10-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 176,006
Posted By marymary
Of course, Rhonda, none of us on this board have...

Of course, Rhonda, none of us on this board have chosen or ever would have chosen breast cancer. My friend Katie, who died two weeks back, never chose to have this horrible disease. I am not trying...
Forum: her2group 07-10-2006, 09:12 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 176,006
Posted By marymary
The Blame Game

I just received my copy of "Cure" magazine, Summer issue Volume 5, Number 2 2006.

On page 14 there is an article entitled "The Blame Game, Moving past myriad rationales for cancer guilt"

Here...
Forum: her2group 07-08-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By marymary
Bone Scan Yesterday

Yesterday I had a bone scan. My doctor's been after me to have one and most recently I've had a pain in my back/side, underneath my lowest rib.

I managed to get a look at one view of the scan...
Forum: her2group 06-30-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,554
Posted By marymary
Vive La France!

Yes, Kat, you should definitly celebrate your life by travelling to Paris when you are out of treatment. That's my vote, anyway. Go with a girlfriend. I love travelling with women. There's always...
Forum: her2group 06-30-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 176,006
Posted By marymary
Talking Wow!

This is all Greek to me! What would be most helpful to me is recipies, and foods that are especially beneficial and should be emphasized in my diet.

Currently I go to Farmer's Market as often as...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,554
Posted By marymary
Ohh La La !!!

Dear Kat:

I know exactly what you're talking about from first-hand experience. I always loved my long, thick hair and always played around with the color; to become bald in a matter of weeks was...
Forum: her2group 06-28-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By marymary
My first and so far only metastasis was to the...

My first and so far only metastasis was to the brain. I had one tiny lesion and one that was slightly larger. It was gamma knife for me. I've been back on Herceptin since then, it's been slightly...
Forum: her2group 06-27-2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,862
Posted By marymary
Rash on my hands too

I'm only on Herceptin and I get a bumpy rash that comes and only partly goes. It's an unusual thing in that it usually presents on my right index finger. It can be itchy. Sometimes it also appears...
Forum: her2group 06-26-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By marymary
Thank You

Thank you all so much for your thoughtful, insightful messages. It meant so much to me to hear from each and every one of you. In fact, I wanted to respond personally to each email I received but I...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,930
Posted By marymary
Keep It Up

Hi Maryanne:

I read your post the other day about your hospital stay and visit with your Mom and children. You have the best attitude I have ever encountered and I wanted you to know you really...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By marymary
Whoops I missed something

You were talking about pre-treatment for Herceptin only. I don't receive any pre-treatment for Herceptin. When I saw Decadron was recommended I just immediately thought Taxol/Taxotere etc.

Good...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By marymary
Benadryl vs. Decadron

I'm certainly not a Pharmacist but I've taken both Benadryl & Decadron in my life. Decadron is a steroid. The root of all steroids is testosterone. Testosterone causes hunger, Decadron is...
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