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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-19-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,780
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

Thanks for sharing your experience with the tumor markers. Congrats that they are going down!!!
Forum: her2group 03-26-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,011
Posted By weety
Re: metformin (common anti diabetes drug) decreases her2 protein levels by 85%

It also has very few major problems associated with its use.
Forum: her2group 03-26-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,011
Posted By weety
Re: metformin (common anti diabetes drug) decreases her2 protein levels by 85%

Awesome news--keep the info coming!
Forum: her2group 02-28-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By weety
Re: HERA 4 year results article with...when results of 2 yrs of herceptin may come o

Can't wait to find out the results of the 2year arm! What do any of you think will happen with those of us who only had one year if they show that 2 years is better? Will they just tell us oh well,...
Forum: her2group 02-21-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,537
Posted By weety
Re: To treat or not to treat VERY early stage HER2 IDC

I believe that when I was diagnosed with a 7mm tumor in 2009, I was told that ASCO's guidelines for that size was to "consider" chemo/herceptin. The under 5mm's recommendation was NO chemo or...
Forum: her2group 02-19-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By weety
Re: role of antioxidants in fighting breast cancer explored

Ellie,
Do you really think I should???? I'm not one to be "bad" on my own, but if other people think I should. . . hmmm. . . I might consider it! Do you really think I should??????????
Forum: her2group 02-18-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By weety
Re: role of antioxidants in fighting breast cancer explored

Okay, I'll say it again--should I raid my husband's stash of metformin? Gee, it sure is tempting! Especially since my blood sugar is always at the high end of normal!!!
Forum: Articles of Interest 01-02-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,186
Posted By weety
Re: Study on the role of Melatonin in regulating bc cell invasion

Does anyone know how to tell if we are deficient in melatonin and should be taking a supplement?
Forum: her2group 01-02-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,694
Posted By weety
Re: Help! Brain mets besides lung mets

Kavy, I don't have specific recommendations for you, but I do remember something that my onc said to me when she recommended that I get a 2nd opinion. She said that my insurance (kaiser) will only...
Forum: her2group 12-20-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By weety
Re: Question about tumor markers

My TM's always run high normal (scares the heck out of me!) They were at 29 right before surgery, have gotten as high as 48, but usually they are right around 30. 3 months ago they were 34, now...
Forum: her2group 12-01-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,992
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and supplements

I don't think anyone really knows the answer to your question and that's the problem with all cancers and chemos and meds and the list goes on. But. . . my philosophy was to change it up a little...
Forum: her2group 12-01-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,714
Posted By weety
Re: her2+ tumors with high ER level respond differently2treatmnt-chemo or chemo+herce

I am assuming these study results can also be valuable to adjuvant chemo/herceptin?
Forum: her2group 11-24-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By weety
Re: zometa after dental work

My dentist seems to think I should be good to go in about 3 weeks. I just didn't know if that was long enough. It seems kind of short to me! With all the experiences I've had along this bc journey,...
Forum: her2group 11-23-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By weety
zometa after dental work

Hi, I 'm wondering if anyone knows how soon after dental work can zometa infusions begin? My onc advised me to get my wisdom teeth out before starting the zometa. The 2 left were the bottom ones...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 11-20-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,780
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

Ahhh. . . that makes sense now.
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 11-20-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,780
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

Yours are almost exactly like mine!
Mine was 34 in July and now 28 in Nov. I wonder why they fluctuate so much?
What is the (3.9) next to your last reading?
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 11-19-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,780
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

Hi Cal Gal,
It's been a while since I visited this thread, but I was just wondering if your tumor markers ever started behaving better??? Mine still bounce around a bit, always at the higher end of...
Forum: her2group 11-17-2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,271
Posted By weety
Re: Erythropoietin Counteracts Breast Cancer Treatment With Herceptin

Very interesting! Thanks for posting.
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-17-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,441
Posted By weety
Re: 2 years vs. 1 year on Herceptin

Anyone know how much longer we might have to wait for any info on this 2-yr trial? I think the trial is over 5 yrs out now (I believe it's in the 6th year?) so I'm just curious when we might hear...
Forum: her2group 08-17-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,285
Posted By weety
Re: under 40 when dx?

Age 38 and breastfeeding my 3rd child at the time (she was 6 months old.) I was taking fenugreek at time of diagnosis to increase milk supply because baby was a poor sucker. I still wonder if the...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-25-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,780
Posted By weety
Re: Herceptin and CA 27.29 tumor marker

Hi Cal-gal,
I was one of the ones who responded to you a few months ago when you were worried about your tumor markers bouncing around near the top of normal. Of course, at the time, my advice was...
Forum: her2group 07-17-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By weety
aredia for osteopenia???

Hi all,
I am looking for info on using aredia for osteopenia. I was diagnosed at age 38 (stage 1) completed TCH and currently finishing up herceptin. Also had an ooph/hyster so am now on an AI. ...
Forum: her2group 07-17-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,562
Posted By weety
Re: Book Recommendation

I just looked it up, but the edition was printed in 2003. Do you know if there is a newer edition? Is it still worth getting even though it's pretty old in terms of science?
Forum: her2group 07-16-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 176,290
Posted By weety
Re: The traditional diet of Greece and cancer.

Wow! This is a fascinating thread. I read lots of it. . . and now, I'm set on improving my omega 3 uptake! Which nuts & seeds are high in omega-6 and which are higher in omega-3? I'm also...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-12-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,022
Posted By weety
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

Anyone else have itchy skin (but no visible rash)? It is a little weird in that it only itches on and off--feels almost like a prickly feeling and only on the arms below my elbows and back of hands....
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