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Forum: her2group 07-28-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,057
Posted By pie
Re: blood pressure meds

Pilgrim37,
Thanks so much for posting the information about ACE inhibitors. Recently, my cardiologist put me on lisinopril and after reading the study I called him and gave him the information. He...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-08-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,965
Posted By pie
discontinuing herceptin treatment

I have been reading all of the posts on this site all during my treatment for breast cancer and found them to be very helpful. I received a call from my cardio doctor's office after my last echo...
Forum: her2group 08-24-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
Posted By pie
number of weeks on herceptin

How many weeks in total did you receive herceptin? I can't tell from most of the profiles what the total number of infusions were. Were they given weekly? I'm asking because I received 2 different...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 08-24-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,577
Posted By pie
treatment plan

Recently I met with 2 different oncologists. One wanted this plan of treatment: 6 rounds of TCH every 21 days with 2 rounds of H in between; followed by H every three weeks. The second plan was TCH...
Forum: her2group 08-21-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,051
Posted By pie
Re: diet while on chemo

Some of the foods that were on the not to eat list were: tomatoes, citrus fruits, wine, carbonated and caffeine drinks, no meats other than chicken and lean beef, flavored yogurt and sugary foods.
Forum: her2group 08-21-2010, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,051
Posted By pie
diet while on chemo

I am starting TCH next week and my oncologist gave me a booklet of what to eat and not to eat during therapy. Does this mean I have to stick to these foods for the entire 18 weeks or will I be able...
Forum: her2group 08-12-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,383
Posted By pie
cost of herceptin

In reading about herceptin on the internet, I have come across articles giving the high cost of herceptin treatment. Does the insurance company pay the cost? Is the patient responsible for some of...
Forum: her2group 08-12-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,969
Posted By pie
taxotere and herceptin w/o carboplatin

I have consulted with one oncologist and am going to go for a second opinion. I was told that I would be given 6 rounds of TCH. I looked up the side effects of carboplatin and was scared silly. ...
Forum: her2group 07-17-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,770
Posted By pie
Re: Report went from her2 - to equivocal to her2 +

Jacqueline,
Yes, the FISH score was 2.2 which means it was inconclusive. The report did not say what the IHC score was, just that it was amplified (her2+). The report was sent to my primary...
Forum: her2group 07-17-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,770
Posted By pie
Report went from her2 - to equivocal to her2 +

I am very confused. When first tested, I was 1.1 her2-. Then the sample was retested (why I don't know) the sample was found to be equivocal (2.2)on the FISH test. Then it was tested on the IHC...
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