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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 09-11-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,185
Posted By laurab
Re: Herceptin only

I never had any hair issues when I was on Herceptin for a year. I think your hair issues must be due to chemo. or radiation. I never had chemo. and only had mammosite radiation. Also - I had a...
Forum: her2group 04-30-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,143
Posted By laurab
Question Re: HELP! Cannot tolerate Hormonal Therapy...ADVICE appreciated!

I have been taking Arimidex for about one year. I don't think I've had any problems with that. I started Fosimax about 3 months ago. I have had severe joint pain , especially in my back, since I...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-16-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 291,024
Posted By laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

I had my last Herceptin infusion in February 2012. I was never on any type of chemo.
My only side effects were the finger nail splitting and breaking and an occasional drippy nose. I have had 4...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-17-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,524
Posted By laurab
Re: Herceptin & Urinary Tract Issues?

I just had my last infusion of Herceptin. I never had regular chemo. I did have a problem with urinary tract issues about mid-way through my treatments.
A nurse suggested that I try drinking more...
Forum: her2group 12-06-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,031
Posted By laurab
Re: Coobi

If you are a plus size woman , you may want to know that when I got my plus size Coobi bra , it was waaaaay too small. I wear a size 2X shirt.
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-04-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,185
Posted By laurab
Re: Herceptin only

My oncologist told me that , in my case, having chemo. with the Herceptin would increase my chance of cure by 1%. Yep - just 1%.
I figured that 1% was not worth the harm that chemo would do to the...
Forum: her2group 11-18-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,519
Posted By laurab
Re: crazy request for my oncologist?

I have been on Herceptin for 10 months and I can completely understand your "freaking out". You definitely need to talk to your oncologist about this so that he/she can reassure you or discuss...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-12-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 291,024
Posted By laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

This reply is for those few who are having Herceptin without any chemotherapy - at all.
I am 3/4 through my Herceptin infusions. At this point , the only side effect that I see is that my...
Forum: her2group 10-11-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By laurab
Re: Living Proof will be on 10/10/11 @6pm on Lifetime

Wow! I saw Living Proof for the first time last night. I was so touched and so appreciative of all that researchers go through to develop life saving drugs. Thank God for people like Dr. Slamon.
Forum: her2group 10-11-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,201
Posted By laurab
Re: What to take for depression

My doctor has prescribed Cymbalta for my depression. It works very well for me. I also saw a psychiatrist who specializes in people with cancer. I no longer see the psychiatrist but have found I...
Forum: her2group 08-28-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,439
Posted By laurab
Re: Help with Nail infections

I'm on Herceptin only and having quite a few nail problems including infections. My doctor gave me Keflex (antibiotic) and told me to soak it several times a day with warm water and Epsom Salt. The...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 08-28-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 19,185
Posted By laurab
Herceptin only

I would like to hear from those who have had HERCEPTIN only with no chemo of any kind before or during treatment. I am a little more than 1/2 way through and have had very few side effects. These...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 03-26-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 291,024
Posted By laurab
Re: Please post your two cents on Herceptin "side effects" real or perceived!

I have never had chemo. and am currently on Herceptin every 3 weeks for one year. Here are some side effects I believe are related to the Herceptin:
. drippy nose with crusty stuff - very sore...
Forum: her2group 02-10-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By laurab
Re: Mammosite Radiation

I had mammosite radiation in January of this year. I have read and heard nothing about it being less effective than full radiation. I understand that mammosite radiation is only done under certain...
Forum: her2group 02-08-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,347
Posted By laurab
Re: Ports...which is the best?

Do I need a port? I'm having Herceptin only. Will I be able to swim if I have a port?
Will I be able to swim in the ocean? We are planning a Hawaii vacation but won't go if I can't swim .
Forum: her2group 02-07-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By laurab
Re: Not cancer but a new challenge for me

I had a knee replacement 2 years ago. The pain was not as bad as I expected.
Therapy was hard but do-able. I still have some pain in that knee because , as the surgeon said, "I can replace your...
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