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Forum: her2group 03-23-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,000
Posted By fitztwins
I had a total hip replacement done in December. I...

I had a total hip replacement done in December. I had pain when I put weight on my hip. I was afraid of it breaking. My femoral head was dead too. Between the cancer and radiation, it did my hip in....
Forum: her2group 10-21-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,868
Posted By fitztwins
I watched bits and pieces of the movie. It was...

I watched bits and pieces of the movie. It was hard for me to watch at first. I was lucky to get herceptin back in 2005 for 1 year.

I was just dx with mets in June of 2008. I was hoping that...
Forum: her2group 10-21-2008, 04:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,551
Posted By fitztwins
Because of sites like this one and BC.org I asked...

Because of sites like this one and BC.org I asked about my Her-2 status. I got herceptin at the END of my treament after first dx. I asked to get it for 2 years, but was denied. I wonder if I would...
Forum: her2group 07-14-2008, 06:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,493
Posted By fitztwins
Smile think there is a book

think there is a book called Budda does cancer?
Forum: her2group 07-13-2008, 05:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,493
Posted By fitztwins
There are a few that really helped me

I have read a ton about the subject.

But what has given me comfort is the 2 books by Allison DuBios. The lady that Medium is based on?

One is "Don't Kiss them Goodbye" and "We are their...
Forum: her2group 08-15-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By fitztwins
Wink very interesting

On my bc.org board, many of the women were really upset by the doll. The posts here are much more positive. I agree, raise money and awareness are a win-win.

Janis
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By fitztwins
Smile Rhonda! You are so invited to my scrap. I will...

Rhonda! You are so invited to my scrap. I will email you the stuff! I would love to have you. All the $$ raised goes to BC.org. Maybe we can make a donation to this site too! =0)


Janis
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,920
Posted By fitztwins
just in yesterday

Rhonda, I was just in yesterday for my 3 month check up after my last herceptin in May! It was weird to be gone for so long and come back. I got to see my nurse and got a big ole hug!

Congrats! ...
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 05:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,701
Posted By fitztwins
You will do great! Maybe I will see you in...

You will do great! Maybe I will see you in October. By the way...I am hosting a crop for cancer in November. Scrapbooking event!
Forum: her2group 07-31-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,555
Posted By fitztwins
Red face great news..

I remember when I found out that I could get herceptin, I felt like I had won the lottery!

May Tykerb be your lottery.
Forum: her2group 07-25-2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,066
Posted By fitztwins
er, stands for estrogen, Pr progestrogen. I...

er, stands for estrogen, Pr progestrogen.

I must be rare, cause I am strongly triple pos. I think I am an over achiever.

J
Forum: her2group 07-24-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,197
Posted By fitztwins
Red face Awesome!

I have been following this blog for weeks. It is so good.

thanks for sharing!

npr fan.
Forum: her2group 07-24-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By fitztwins
I would love it

If offered the chance I would love tykerb. It supposedly breaks the brain blood barrier.

I am IIIC...I would go for it!

btw, It is a form of chemo!
Forum: Profiles In Courage 07-19-2006, 07:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,751
Posted By fitztwins
Mary, your posts gives me hope. I was dx in...

Mary, your posts gives me hope. I was dx in 2004. IIIC too. My twin boys had just turned 4. My goal is to make it to there HS graduation. Then I will re-negotiate an extension!
Forum: her2group 07-19-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,066
Posted By fitztwins
Red face Raising my hand

I am triple +++ too! IDC. Never had I heard the term rare. Agressive, but not rare. Like everyone said, we have a lot of hope with the new targeted therapies (tamoxifen, femara, Herceptin, tykerb,...
Forum: her2group 07-19-2006, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,041
Posted By fitztwins
Smile 3 weeker

I did every three weeks. The benedryl knocked me out, but other than that, I had no issues and enjoyed (if you can call it that) the schedule. I have a 40 minute drive and needed to take off an...
Forum: her2group 07-19-2006, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,318
Posted By fitztwins
Cool Ain't it the pits??

I have a fan blowing on me at night. I turn it on/off several times. Chemopause was the worst. I had the chillow, but my dog ate it. I didn't like how it felt. I did get a catalog that is called...
Forum: Profiles In Courage 07-18-2006, 06:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,934
Posted By fitztwins
Dawn, When I found out that I had frickin 17...

Dawn,
When I found out that I had frickin 17 lymph nodes, I thought I would goner for sure. I have twin boys. They just turned 4 at the time.

I truly believe that with all of the advances that...
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