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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 08-22-2008, 05:35 PM
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Posted By gin-tx
Smile Reaction to herceptin

I am so sorry you had such unfortunate side affects to Herceptin and other drugs. I was diagnosed in 2006, second diagnosis, first in 1995, had lumpectamy and radiation, no chemo which I should have...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-08-2008, 07:33 AM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile problems with herceptin

Dear Kathy,

Am sorry you are having such problems with Herceptin. I have been on for 1 1/2 yrs, don't know how much longer I have for treatment, have not other drugs you were given so far. I...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-30-2007, 03:24 PM
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Posted By gin-tx
I have not had the brown spots on my ankles up to...

I have not had the brown spots on my ankles up to now but Herceptin and Aredia are the only 2 drugs I am getting. Yes I get an echo every 6 mo, last one was perfect. As far as other symptoms, it...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-27-2007, 01:53 PM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Dear Kat, I am not on tykerb, only...

Dear Kat,

I am not on tykerb, only Herceptin and Aredia. Therefore I have no brown spots at this time. All I know is my onc nurse called and said my echo was perfect, I do not know the numbers...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-14-2007, 07:33 AM
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Posted By gin-tx
Dear Kathy, I don't know why your onc...

Dear Kathy,

I don't know why your onc scared you so about side effects of Herceptin. It is one of the best drugs around for treating bc. I've been on it for 15 months with no problems. Just...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-10-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
I do have some pain in back, worse sometimes than...

I do have some pain in back, worse sometimes than others, but I don't have the extreme side effects that you seem to be getting from treatment. Wish I had a suggestion, I did use pain patches given...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-23-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Side effects of Herceptin. I too am on...

Side effects of Herceptin.

I too am on Herceptin and have joint pain but have not had the other drugs that you have mentioned you were being given. How does your thyroid problems affect your...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-16-2007, 10:09 AM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Dear Joan, I have had slight nosebleeds but...

Dear Joan,

I have had slight nosebleeds but nothing heavy. I am only on Herceptin with Aredia so I'm sure my side effects are different. I have a lot of bone and joint pain, especially in hips....
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 08-24-2007, 10:44 PM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Side effects of herceptin

Dear Adriana,

Received your request for info. I have some side effects but not some of the ones others describe. I have constant runny nose, some muscle aches, not a lot of energy at times (I...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-26-2007, 06:12 PM
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Posted By gin-tx
Side effec of herceptin

Dear Elaine,

I sent a reply to Bonnie, same thing. I think every person is different, and has various reactions. Hope this finds you doing better. I'm surprised at the people who get weekly...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-22-2007, 10:53 AM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Herceptin side effects

Dear Bonnie,

I've had some side effects but nothing I cannot live with. I have driven on the highway with no problems. I had eyes examined in January by a new opthamologist, had big power...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-06-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Herceptin side effects

I have been on Herceptin and Aredia for almost 1 yr, have constant runny nose, muscle aches, but feel very fortunate I have only those problems. I have dealt with insomnia, which I had before I...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-16-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Side effects from Herceptin

Dear Skye,

So glad you have done so well with Herceptin. I too have drippy nose, constantly. I sometimes forget about it. When I think of it it seems to start in again.

I too have some...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-12-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Side Effects of Herceptin

Dear Judy,

I think every person has different side effects. I have insomnia, body aches, constant runny nose, headaches, but no problems with nails or cuticles. I have been on Herceptin almsot a...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-28-2007, 10:54 AM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Joint pain from Herceptin. Yes I have lots...

Joint pain from Herceptin.

Yes I have lots of back and leg pain plus am dealing with other back issues. I told my onc nurse that I feel like I have flu type ache all over my body. He gave me a...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-20-2007, 05:15 PM
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Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Herceptin side effects

Dear Skye,

I'm curious about the half hour Herceptin treatment, did they give your entire treatment in 1/2 hour? It takes 2 hours to administer Herceptin as my body cannot tolerate it any...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-12-2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Treatment

Dear Adriana,

This too is my second bout of BC, first in 1995, only had lympectamy and radiation. Second episode was April 2006, I had a biopsy that surprised everyone as it was malignant,...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-09-2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Side effects of Herceptin

Dear Maryanne,

I have none of the side effects you mention. So far nails have been fine, salivation no problem, have lots of allergies, so take something for that. Biggest problem is I'm...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-07-2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Problems with herceptin

I think everyone is affected in a different manner. I have runny nose, which I take something but some days it makes little difference, difficulty sleeping, so take something to help me rest at...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-03-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Smile Herceptin problems

Yes, all the symptoms you are experiencing are from Herceptin. This wonder drug sometimes is a pain to deal with but is still a wonder. It's kept me going for the past 9 mo. If my ins co would...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 03-17-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 290,853
Posted By gin-tx
Side effects of Herceptin

This is my second episode of BC, first in 1995, clean and nothing showed on mammograms until I developed a different type of problem in April 2006. Went to breast surgeon who did biopsy, very...
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