HonCode

Go Back   HER2 Support Group Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register Gallery FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Showing results 1 to 22 of 22
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Kroesen
Forum: her2group 07-26-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Ladies,

They did figure out what was causing the rash all over my body. It was the heparin that they use for the port. You may want to ask them to test you for a HIT. I had that first and then...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-05-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

I have almost completed my first year of "Survival". Next week marks a year that I have had a mastectomy. For you ladies/gentlemen that are just starting the process, know that you will get through...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-08-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Cool Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

I have decided that one cannot tell what side effects are from which drugs. After working with an allergist and starting steroids and antihistamines, I figured out what gave me my skin reaction. I...
Forum: her2group 01-08-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By Kroesen
Herceptin Update: My treatment

Good morning all. I just wanted to update you on my treatment last Friday. They preloaded me with drugs and dripped the herceptin over two hours. I received four times the dosage since I missed a...
Forum: her2group 01-03-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,433
Posted By Kroesen
Re: ladies with her2neu positvie stage 2 a breast cancer

SoccerSarah,

My name is Arlyce and I am going through treatment right now. I have been diagnosed as stage 2B. First of all, there is hope! I remember like it was yesterday the fears that come...
Forum: her2group 12-30-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Choyces,

Keep a good eye on it. Make sure you let your onc know.


Thanks for everyone's support. I'm going to try herceptin again on Friday. We will be at the cancer center the whole day so...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-29-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

rhondalea,

Thanks for the information. I think my rash is finally disappearing. I am so excited. I still see it all over my body, but it isn't as raging red as it has been. Hopefully, we will...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-24-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

The allergist put me on Atarax (Hydroxyzine) yesterday. Hopefully that will get me some relief. I've also been placed on prednisone and hydro. lotion. I'm feeling shaky and hoping that I won't...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-23-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Yes I have. Doesn't even come close to touching it. I even took an ice cold bath that about made my heart stop (not literally). I'm sitting around now in a short sleeve shirt and have goosebumps...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-23-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Here is an update of my day. I'm off herceptin until further notice. My rash is continuing to itch and burn. I was sent to allergist again today. He put me...
Forum: her2group 12-21-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Thanks both of you. I went in today because of the itch. I was given steroids, benadryl, and zantac via IV. I was also given a medrol pack of steroids to take for a week. I'm going in on Friday...
Forum: her2group 12-20-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Tricia,

Could you check my blog to see if yours looked like that? I'm going back in tomorrow to see if there is anything else that can be done for itching. Let me know what you think about my...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-20-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Thanks PMM. I am feeling at peace that my doctor will help me make the right decision.
Forum: her2group 12-20-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Benadryl doesn't help much at all. My oncologist does know. We first wondered if it was the trial shingles vaccine that I signed up for. She tried to get them to unblind the test, but they said...
Forum: My Healthcare Team 12-20-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,461
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Honoring my medical team

Bliss Cancer Center in Ames, Iowa
*Dr. Prow (onc)
*Dr. Taylor (surgeon)
*Richard Cano, MD (Anesthesiology)
* All the nurses at Bliss (top notch)
* Receptionists

These people are spectacular. ...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-20-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,810
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

I have posted pictures on a blog that I started today. I want to help others who have similar symptoms. I may be ending herceptin on Friday. After a swollen tongue, I'm not sure if I have much of...
Forum: her2group 12-20-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

http://kroesen-cancer.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-bumpy-ride.html

Please try this link. I just started a blog so I could have pictures of what my rash looks like. I think it is important for...
Forum: her2group 12-20-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Sarah,

Is there some place that I can upload pictures of my rash and you could tell me if it looked like the same type?
Forum: her2group 12-19-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,490
Posted By Kroesen
Pictures of Herceptin Rash

Is there anyone out there that would have pictures that they could share with me that show a Herceptin rash? I've checked online, but to no avail. I would like to have something ready to compare...
Forum: her2group 12-19-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,301
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?

I've taken Benedryl, Zyrtec, creams, aveno, and everything else that you can think of. I'd be happy to live with the pain and discomfort of the burning and itching if I knew that my throat won't...
Forum: her2group 12-19-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,301
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?

Lani,

My eosinophils is in the normal range. Wouldn't the carboplatin reaction have messed with those as well? I know I had a reaction to that. I turned blue and couldn't breathe.

I wish...
Forum: her2group 12-16-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,301
Posted By Kroesen
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?

I too am about beside myself with the rash and itching. Last week the oncologist mentioned that if it is herceptin, that I'd have to quit using it. Is there anyone out there that continued to use...
Showing results 1 to 22 of 22

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:44 PM.
Contact Us - HER2 Support Group - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright HER2 Support Group 2007 - 2021
free webpage hit counter