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11-23-2008, 09:56 AM

Replies: 17

Low white blood cell count?

Views: 7,718

Posted By mariapiedra

At the begining of my treatment my chest port...

At the begining of my treatment my chest port became infected and I had to be hospitalized. My white cell count was very low, they gave me a nuetrogen shot. ( I think that's what it was called), that...

Forum: her2group

11-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Replies: 16

Taxol/Herceptin without AC?

Views: 2,421

Posted By mariapiedra

Hi, I was in a similar situation trying to decide...

Hi, I was in a similar situation trying to decide between treatment plans. First onc wanted to go with AC x 4 & herceptin for a year. Second opinion at Dana Faber in Boston recommended a clinical...

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09-30-2008, 09:39 AM

Replies: 9

taxol neuropathy s

Views: 1,787

Posted By mariapiedra

Thanks for the replies your imput has been...

Thanks for the replies your imput has been helpful. At this point the tingling in my fingers & feet is tolerable and not interfering with my normal daily activities. I also asked my nurse about this...

Forum: her2group

09-27-2008, 09:24 PM

Replies: 9

taxol neuropathy s

Views: 1,787

Posted By mariapiedra

taxol neuropathy s

Hello All, I have a question regarding neuropathy side effects from taxol. I've had 4 taxol / herceptin treatments and I have 8 more to go. Side effects so far haven't been too bad. I've recently...

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09-20-2008, 07:42 AM

Replies: 4

ideas for friend

Views: 1,212

Posted By mariapiedra

Hi Jaunita, sorry that your friend is having so...

Hi Jaunita, sorry that your friend is having so much trouble. I recently had an infection with my chest port. (Never even got to use it.)The incision opened up, I was put on an antibiotic, had the...

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09-04-2008, 12:58 PM

Replies: 5

Port was infectec & had to come out...

Views: 1,534

Posted By mariapiedra

Port was infectec & had to come out...

Hi All, I had my port put in about three weeks ago. Brand new, never been used "Power Port" got infected and had to come out yesterday. I'm glad it's out, because it was so sore. But, now I have to...

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09-04-2008, 12:35 PM

Replies: 17

Bummed about my Sis

Views: 1,972

Posted By mariapiedra

Hi Terri, You've answered several of posts for...

Hi Terri, You've answered several of posts for advice and have found your words of wisdom comforting. I'm sorry about your sister, I wish there had been no node involvement or better yet no cancer. ...

Forum: her2group

09-04-2008, 12:31 PM

Replies: 4

I think my port is infected

Views: 1,401

Posted By mariapiedra

Thanks All, Once again your words of wisdom have...

Thanks All, Once again your words of wisdom have helped calm my anxiety. My port was infected and had to come out. I never even got to use it. Oh well, at least the infection is out of my body.

Forum: her2group

09-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Replies: 49

~Lily's Next Treatment is September 3rd!~

Views: 4,448

Posted By mariapiedra

Blessings & Prayers for you!

Blessings & Prayers for you!

Forum: her2group

09-02-2008, 08:33 PM

Replies: 36

~Mighty Oak's Gamma Knife~September 10, 2008~

Views: 3,311

Posted By mariapiedra

I'm new to the site, I've been reading your...

I'm new to the site, I've been reading your inspirational stories. I'll be sending prayers your way.

Forum: her2group

09-02-2008, 05:50 PM

Replies: 4

I think my port is infected

Views: 1,401

Posted By mariapiedra

I think my port is infected

Hi, I have another question. I had my port put in about three weeks ago. Everything seemed to be going fine. But last week when I went for my first taxol/herceptin the nurse didn't like the way it...

Forum: her2group

08-24-2008, 06:16 PM

Replies: 13

Starting taxol/herceptin treatment on tues.

Views: 1,889

Posted By mariapiedra

Thanks for advice

Hello All, I appreciate your help. Once again you've given me a lot of great advice. I didn't think to dress comfortably or to bring snacks. I would have went in my shorts & flip flops, trying to...

Forum: her2group

08-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Replies: 13

Starting taxol/herceptin treatment on tues.

Views: 1,889

Posted By mariapiedra

Starting taxol/herceptin treatment on tues.

Hi All, I've had my lumpectomy & I've got my port in, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be to start treatment.
I start this Tuesday bright and early; I'm scheduled to do 12/wks once a week of...

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08-23-2008, 07:09 PM

Replies: 0

Starting taxol/herceptin treatment on tues.

Views: 763

Posted By mariapiedra

Starting taxol/herceptin treatment on tues.

Hi All, I've had my lumpectomy & I've got my port in, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll ever be to start treatment.
I Start this Tuesday bright and early, I'm scheduled to do 12/wks once a week of...

Forum: her2group

08-18-2008, 08:55 AM

Replies: 12

port discomfort

Views: 1,403

Posted By mariapiedra

Thanks for replying

Many thanks to all of you! I feel less anxious now knowing that others have had a similar experience with their port. I also feel like the port has been more painful than the lupectomy. I didn't know...

Forum: her2group

08-16-2008, 07:16 PM

Replies: 12

port discomfort

Views: 1,403

Posted By mariapiedra

port discomfort

Hi I'm new to the group, I'm so glad I found this site it's been extremely informative and inspirasional.

I just got a chest port this past Tuesday and I'm still sore and I've had a strange...

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