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Herceptin / Tykerb
04-16-2012, 12:49 PM
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Haloven?
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Haloven?
I have just started on Haloven, my fourth round of chemo in 11 years. Just wondered if anyone else is on it and having good luck?
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Herceptin / Tykerb
01-11-2010, 09:58 AM
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Tykerb SE's -OUCH!!
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Re: Tykerb SE's -OUCH!!
I have been on Tykerb only since May, 08. I am also having the very painful fingers and toes. I took a week long break at Christmas to let everything heal, which it did. Now that I'm back on the...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
01-19-2009, 07:37 AM
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Added Tykerb to Herceptin (w/o Xeloda)
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Aus - I'm taking only 2 Tykerb pills/day. I...
Aus - I'm taking only 2 Tykerb pills/day. I started with 5/day, but se were too severe - not only diarrhea, but infected fingers & toes that would not heal. I had to stop herceptin because of...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-30-2008, 05:55 PM
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tykerb se
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Georgia girl
My ono isn't aware of a connection between Tykerb...
My ono isn't aware of a connection between Tykerb and pancreatitis, but he doesn't have many patients on it. He said if heard of another case like mine, he definitely would believe there might be a...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-28-2008, 07:44 AM
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tykerb se
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Georgia girl
no help yet
I see my ono on Tuesday, so I'll let you know what he says about the Tykerb/pancreatitis connection. Hang in there.
Beth
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-21-2008, 05:40 AM
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tykerb se
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Georgia girl
I don't think my ono is aware of a connection,...
I don't think my ono is aware of a connection, but I see him next week and will discuss it. I did have trouble sleeping, but am taking melatonin every night (5mg) and that seems to help.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-20-2008, 07:10 PM
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tykerb se
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Georgia girl
I've been on tykerb for 18 months, and have had 3...
I've been on tykerb for 18 months, and have had 3 episodes of pancreatitis in the past few months. Now I'm wondering if Tykerb is the cause.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
08-31-2008, 07:31 AM
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Tykerb causing dryness!
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I'm not on a trial, just had to quit herceptin...
I'm not on a trial, just had to quit herceptin because of LVEF being too low - 19%. Switched to Tykerb only and ejection fraction improved drastically. I'm hoping a month off of Tykerb will help...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
08-30-2008, 02:13 PM
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Tykerb causing dryness!
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Tykerb causing dryness!
I've been on tykerb (only) for 16 months now, and have experienced all the same issues with fingers and toes, diarrhea, etc. as everyone here. Now I am experiencing extreme drying in "thin tissue"...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-05-2008, 05:41 PM
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bad muga scan
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Georgia girl
Monica -My ejection fraction went down to 19% on...
Monica -My ejection fraction went down to 19% on herceptin. Once it was stopped, within 3-4 months it was back up to 52%. My onocologist is happy with that, and I have been on Tykerb for about 13...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
01-27-2008, 06:14 AM
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Heart problem/ herceptin question
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Georgia girl
If you are having trouble breathing, it is...
If you are having trouble breathing, it is definitely time for a MUGA - ask for it ASAP. When I switched to Tykerb, my heart function was completely repaired.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
01-27-2008, 06:08 AM
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Tykerb only
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Georgia girl
Tykerb only
I have been on Tykerb since May, and have also experienced the "runs" as a side effect. The issues everyone else has with acne, finger and toenails, etc. have also been a problem for me. I have...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
01-02-2008, 05:42 PM
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Tykerb only
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Georgia girl
Actually my heart function has improved on...
Actually my heart function has improved on Tykerb. Herceptin resulted in a decrease to 19%, and after 6 months on Tykerb, it has improved to 56%. My cardiologist is very happy with this result. ...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-06-2007, 05:24 AM
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Tykerb only
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Georgia girl
I have been on Tykerb only since May with the...
I have been on Tykerb only since May with the same problems everyone else is experiencing - diarrhea, infected fingers and toes, acne around the nose, etc. I do have some fatigue, but hadn't thought...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-13-2007, 05:23 AM
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How long does it take the LVEF to recover
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Georgia girl
I am still taking lisinopril and coreg - high...
I am still taking lisinopril and coreg - high doses. My doc doesn't want to reduce them because she is concerned about Tykerb having a similar effect, but so far LVEF is improving on Tykerb.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-12-2007, 07:34 PM
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Anyone on Lexapro?
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Georgia girl
That sounds great - I take most of my meds in the...
That sounds great - I take most of my meds in the mornings - I may try that to see if it helps with sleep. Hope it works well for you.
Beth
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-12-2007, 07:01 PM
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Toenail issues while on Tykerb
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Georgia girl
This has been the worst part of Tykerb for me. I...
This has been the worst part of Tykerb for me. I am only on Tykerb and this problem can really be a pain - especially when trying to find shoes that won't hurt! I use neosporin and a very well...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-12-2007, 06:57 PM
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How long does it take the LVEF to recover
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Georgia girl
My LVEF got down to 19% in February. Stopped...
My LVEF got down to 19% in February. Stopped herceptin and went to heart failure specialist, who put me on two meds to help improve heart function. Last MUGA scan in September was back up to 56%!!!...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-12-2007, 06:52 PM
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Anyone on Lexapro?
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Georgia girl
Yes - no side effects at all as long as I take it...
Yes - no side effects at all as long as I take it daily - never miss a day and don't let your prescription run out.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
11-12-2007, 06:51 PM
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Tykerb only
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Georgia girl
I am on Tykerb only since May, 07. Other than...
I am on Tykerb only since May, 07. Other than the diarrhea, initially I had some "hand and foot" syndrome, which disappeared. The worst side effect was and still is very sore toes (like ingrown...
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