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Forum: her2group 10-18-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Carina
Thanks for all of your helpful comments and the...

Thanks for all of your helpful comments and the link to the article. One of the reasons why I was concerned is because I only received Herceptin with Taxol for 2 of my 4 treatments. Due to my...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Carina
Question Paclitaxel and Her2-neu

Hello Everyone,

Since I have always gotten a straight and informed answer from this site I thought I would ask the following:

I was reading an abstract of an article (Diindolylmethane (DIM)...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-01-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,819
Posted By Carina
I went to see an allergist who specializes in...

I went to see an allergist who specializes in desensitization to get people through chemo. He had not seen an herceptin allergy before but had heard of someone at Harvard who might have had some...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-01-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 294,859
Posted By Carina
I went to see an allergist who specializes in...

I went to see an allergist who specializes in desensitization to get people through chemo. He had not seen an herceptin allergy before but had heard of someone at Harvard who might have had some...
Forum: her2group 09-26-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By Carina
Thanks Pat. I checked the site and saw that...

Thanks Pat. I checked the site and saw that there are several locations in Toronto but none are accepting participants as yet. I will give them a call tomorrow to get some more information.
...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-22-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 27,819
Posted By Carina
I am Stage IIIa, ER/PR positive and started...

I am Stage IIIa, ER/PR positive and started Herceptin with Taxol once every 3 weeks. Started to get hives and itching on the second day after receiving T + H. Thought this was due to the Taxol. Then...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-22-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 294,859
Posted By Carina
I am Stage IIIa, ER/PR positive and started...

I am Stage IIIa, ER/PR positive and started Herceptin with Taxol once every 3 weeks. Started to get hives and itching on the second day after receiving T + H. Thought this was due to the Taxol. Then...
Forum: her2group 09-22-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By Carina
Tykerb/lapatanib in Canada?

Joe,

Do you know anything about trials or where the process is for getting the equivalent of FDA approval for Tykerb in Canada? Also, do you know the FDA approval sought for use by stage IV bc...
Forum: her2group 09-11-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,308
Posted By Carina
Smile I think that stress was a factor in 'triggering'...

I think that stress was a factor in 'triggering' my cancer. My surgeon said that I likely got cancer approx. 5 years ago. My marriage was crisis, my then husband was dealing with disabiling...
Forum: Articles of Interest 09-11-2006, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Posted By Carina
Thanks for the clear answer. I will discuss it...

Thanks for the clear answer. I will discuss it with my doctor. I like to know what I am facing.

Carina
Forum: Articles of Interest 09-10-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Posted By Carina
Lani, Thanks for the information. Do you...

Lani,

Thanks for the information. Do you know how CA15-3 levels are measured? Has anyone had this done?

Though I believe that each person's situation is unique and we are more than an...
Forum: her2group 09-10-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By Carina
Becky, Thanks for sharing your experience...

Becky,

Thanks for sharing your experience with Taxol. I received it on Friday along with a double dose of IV Benadryl, 50 mgs of Dexamethasone (20 mg the night before, 20 mg morning of chemo and...
Forum: her2group 09-09-2006, 06:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,802
Posted By Carina
Tracy, I am so sorry to hear your news. My...

Tracy,

I am so sorry to hear your news. My prayers are with you and your family.

A virtual hug,
Forum: her2group 09-09-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By Carina
Unhappy Update - Still not back on Herceptin

It has now been 9 weeks since my last incomplete Herceptin treatment. I only received 2/3 of the dose before it had to be stopped due to an anaphylactic reaction. It was my second treatment with...
Forum: her2group 08-21-2006, 12:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,865
Posted By Carina
Chelee, I am in the foreign service and...

Chelee,

I am in the foreign service and was posted to Jamaica when I received by initial DX. My sisters flew to New York to be with me for further tests and the surgery. My ex-husband flew to...
Forum: her2group 08-19-2006, 03:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,964
Posted By Carina
Chelee, I am late to this thread and just...

Chelee,

I am late to this thread and just read about your situtation with rads. I too have extra nodal invasion, which appears to mean that same as extra capsular invasion. Lymph nodes appeared...
Forum: her2group 08-18-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By Carina
Question Herceptin Allergic Reaction - Re-Posted from New Members Forum

Hello Everyone,

I found this site last night and have already found it a great source of information - thanks to all for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

I posted my message...
Forum: Articles of Interest 08-17-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,133
Posted By Carina
Robin, Helpful summary in language...

Robin,

Helpful summary in language accessible to non-medical types like me. Thanks for posting the article. I am going to mention some of these therapies to my oncologist tomorrow when...
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