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Forum: her2group 09-20-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,970
Posted By crb
Re: Where, oh where, is my hair??

Finally starting to grow back slowly, but at least evenly! Gotten up the courage to show a few friends and even just wear bandanna out at the fields (just to darn hot in S. FL) and nothing at home. ...
Forum: her2group 08-07-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,921
Posted By crb
Re: Nipple sparing -- risky or safe?

My breast surgeon didn't give me an option for my right side - cancer started in the duct, and that travels to the nipple, so leaving it there was a chance of recurrence. Since they were taking one...
Forum: her2group 08-06-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,970
Posted By crb
Where, oh where, is my hair??

It's been 10 weeks since completing chemo and still very little hair growth :( Never was completely bald, and it has only grown in enough to slightly cover my head (so short, I can't even measure...
Forum: her2group 07-01-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By crb
Chemo did its job....I'm NED!

Saw the ps for suture removal, and happened to ask if she had the path report back. I knew the bs had it b/c I had called to make appt and secretary said it had just come in....

So ps says "Oh,...
Forum: her2group 06-28-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By crb
Forum: her2group 06-28-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By crb
Re: Has anyone received this message please read

I got a very similar one as well. Didn't respond either...
Forum: her2group 06-27-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By crb
Re: Can't tell you how happy I am!!!

Still doing the Happy Dance, but definitely cannot do it with out a majorly supportive bra on 24/7! LOL Have been on a 2 day hunt for a decent sports bra that is supportive, hooks in back, and is...
Forum: her2group 06-25-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By crb
Re: Can't tell you how happy I am!!!

I did my first Herceptin the week before surgery and it was a piece of cake - worked til about 3:00, ran over to oncology office for H and was home by 4:30. Haven't noticed any major side-effects...
Forum: her2group 06-25-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,990
Posted By crb
Can't tell you how happy I am!!!

Just got back from my first post-op visit after surgery on Friday. Saw PS who was very happy with the healing, took off most of the tape, and....took out the drains!!! I am so happy, relieved,...
Forum: her2group 06-23-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,514
Posted By crb
BMX done!

Had my bmx sx on Friday and evidently, I was in sx for most of the day. Both surgeons were very happy with the results and they were able to do the immediate reconstruction as well. First night my...
Forum: her2group 06-23-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,633
Posted By crb
Re: I'm NED

Got goosebumps reading that - SO happy for you!
Forum: her2group 06-23-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By crb
Re: Double mastectomy tomorrow...starting to stress :(

Thanks for the responses ladies! I got home from hospital last night and I am so relieved and happy this is all over :) Feeling pretty good and I assume that resting and taking it easy is going to...
Forum: her2group 06-19-2014, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By crb
Re: Double mastectomy tomorrow...starting to stress :(

Thanks Suzanne & Tammy - I'm comfortable that the breast surgeon has it all together! I love her and know I'm in good hands. I'm thinking the PS just didn't look at her notes...and they did mention...
Forum: her2group 06-19-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By crb
Double mastectomy tomorrow...starting to stress :(

Tomorrow is the day and I'm really starting to freak out. I don't know why - everyone says the sx is easier than the chemo, and I managed that pretty well (didn't miss a day of work, went on 2 road...
Forum: her2group 06-17-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,311
Posted By crb
Re: Newly diagnosed

Hi there...sorry you have to join the club, but you found an amazing place to ask questions, vent, etc! The women here have been so helpful to me over the last 6 months. I believe there are a few...
Forum: her2group 06-04-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,488
Posted By crb
Re: Just Getting Started

Oh...one more thing. If you Google HER2+, be careful - I cried for days on end after doing that. You have to look at dates of research out there. Most of it is outdated, prior to Herceptin, and...
Forum: her2group 06-04-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,488
Posted By crb
Re: Just Getting Started

Hi Stephen~
I just finished my last of 6 TCHP chemo treatments last week. I have to say that each of the 6 times I felt completely different. Nausea and fatigue has been my primary side-effect,...
Forum: her2group 06-03-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,332
Posted By crb
Re: Just Starting Our Fight, Help.

You two sound like such a great team and I love how you are so proactive with helping her out! Tell her that with chemo, side effects are weird. I just finished my 6th tx last week (TCHP) and every...
Forum: her2group 06-01-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,806
Posted By crb
Re: Anyone not done nipple reconstruction?

LOL...I had to Google "Padiddle"! Looks like it is from a game where you spot the car with one headlight :)
Forum: her2group 06-01-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,806
Posted By crb
Anyone not done nipple reconstruction?

I have my bmx coming up June 20. She is doing skin sparing, but taking the nipple on the affected side. I have heard that reconstructed nipples are firm and you don't have sensation. Wondering if...
Forum: her2group 05-28-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,664
Posted By crb
Last TCHP yesterday!

Well, finished with round 6 yesterday! Back at work today and a bit tired. I had previously done the last 5 chemos on Thurs and took the weekend to recoup (I have off Friday). Did this one earlier...
Forum: her2group 05-28-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,410
Posted By crb
Re: Port question.

I had the port placed after my 1st chemo as well. About a couple of inches below my collar bone and placed kinda deep (had to use the longer needle for the chemo) which turned out a blessing since I...
Forum: her2group 05-26-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,889
Posted By crb
Re: Ten Years Stage 4 … and still A-OK

Happy Birthday and such inspiring news! I have my last chemo tomorrow and bmx scheduled for June 20...looking ahead to 10 years down the road as well :)
Forum: her2group 05-24-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,332
Posted By crb
Re: Just Starting Our Fight, Help.

Freaked out~ I have to admit, after the initial shock of the big "C" word, loosing my hair was the most traumatic thing to consider. Prior to chemo, I went with my mom and daughter (she was 12) to...
Forum: her2group 05-19-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
Posted By crb
halo hair?

Has anyone invested in any other types of hairpieces other than a wig? I have 2 wigs which are great for work, but when out at the sports field all day with my daughter, I hate them! Very self...
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