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Peggy
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01-12-2009, 05:17 PM
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Help, Herceptin weekly?
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Peggy
Every week
Hi,
I had herceptin weekly while I was having chemo and then switched to every three weeks after I completed the chemo. I think I was told my ONC thought it might be easier on my body and...
Forum:
her2group
11-28-2007, 05:36 PM
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Spammers
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2,642
Posted By
Peggy
Thank you
Joe,
Thank you so much for your quick action on the spam. Although I seldom post, I read often and learn much. I teach online courses and the one thing I cannot deal with would be spam...my email is...
Forum:
her2group
10-29-2007, 03:14 PM
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Question about lump under arm
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1,566
Posted By
Peggy
Thanks
Thanks..I guess I just needed a little reinforcement to ask to check it out. I think the hardest thing about this whole BC reality is remaining vigilent forever!
Peggy
Forum:
her2group
10-28-2007, 02:10 PM
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Question about lump under arm
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Peggy
Question about lump under arm
Hi everyone. I have developed a lump under my arm probably on a rib. At first my onc said it was just my rib...then he realized it had some movement. It's about 2 cm and painless. However, I found...
Forum:
her2group
10-06-2007, 01:15 PM
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24
Falling
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Posted By
Peggy
Me too!
Vanessa,
I have also fallen a bit. Had two fractures in fact. I simply could not right myself if I got the least bit off balance. Also, I tripped a lot. Anyway, I had the brain MRI and everything...
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her2group
10-02-2007, 03:06 PM
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Question about immune system
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2,503
Posted By
Peggy
Thanks
Maybe I'm not drinking "tons" of water so I can try that. Also, I'll try the Estrace creme...they culture my urine and it's not the usual culprit. I'm doing the cranberry juice...so I choose to...
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her2group
10-01-2007, 06:33 PM
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Question about immune system
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Peggy
Question about immune system
I finished Herceptin in July 06. My white count is normal. However, in the past year I have had 7 or 8 bladder infections topped off with a massive case of shingles in July 07. I currently have...
Forum:
her2group
09-20-2007, 06:36 PM
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doxil - side effects and pain managemnt
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1,464
Posted By
Peggy
pump
I haven't any experience with your chemo or the pump, but my sister did use the pump on two occasions for pain. She thought it was wonderful. She felt the fact that she had control over when to...
Forum:
her2group
09-13-2007, 05:37 PM
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life after chemo?
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2,520
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Peggy
trip
Christina,
I had chemo and then surgery so my situation is a little different. I finished chemo late October, had surgery the week of Thanksgiving and went to England to visit my son for...
Forum:
her2group
09-08-2007, 03:40 PM
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8
6th Round w/o Taxotere
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1,440
Posted By
Peggy
Hooray!
Congratulations! It is so wonderful to feel you can check something off your list! As survivors we seem to really need to celebrate every achievement. So celebrate!
Peggy
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her2group
07-02-2007, 03:37 PM
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What to do about diarrhea
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2,983
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Peggy
Different experience
Sheryl,
I had major diarrhea with taxotere. I ended up in the hospital with what looked like "chopped tomatoes" . I did not start taking meds immediately at the first sign of diarrhea and that is...
Forum:
her2group
06-26-2007, 07:20 PM
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9
If I have port removed...
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1,839
Posted By
Peggy
removing port
I had my port removed in the Doctor's office...it was not a big deal. It was also in my upper arm...actually I've had two, the other was in my chest. Neither was a problem to remove. They numbed the...
Forum:
her2group
06-01-2007, 09:26 PM
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6
MRI of breast
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Posted By
Peggy
MRi
I've had two MRI's to the breast since completing treatment. The first one was very uncomfortable (as in painful!) on the side where I had the mastectomy. My breast bone was resting on metal and...
Forum:
her2group
06-01-2007, 04:58 PM
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Question about reconstruction
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Posted By
Peggy
Thanks
Thanks for the information...and I am really pleased at all the positve results. I am 61 and thought it might be silly to go for reconstruction...but now I plan to live a long time and just don't...
Forum:
her2group
05-31-2007, 09:04 PM
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Question about reconstruction
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Peggy
Question about reconstruction
Hi guys,
My oncologist, plastic surgeon, and breast surgeon wanted to wait at least two years before I consider reconstruction. Well, I'm almost there and have an appointment to see the plastic...
Forum:
her2group
12-26-2006, 11:15 AM
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6
Anyone on Xeloda+Herceptin?
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1,613
Posted By
Peggy
clinical trial
I was in a clinical trial that gave FEC100 +herceptin (4 rounds) followed by Xeloda + taxotere + herceptin (4 rounds) in a neoadjuvant setting. When I had my masectomy, there was no evidence of...
Forum:
her2group
10-25-2006, 07:47 AM
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12
Question about fatigue
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1,518
Posted By
Peggy
Thanks Becky...I think you have a big piece of...
Thanks Becky...I think you have a big piece of the puzzle. Patience is not my strong suit...but I am developing a much more patient attitude! Thanks for the reminders.
Peggy
Forum:
her2group
10-23-2006, 07:40 PM
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12
Question about fatigue
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1,518
Posted By
Peggy
Thanks
Karen,
I really appreciate your response. I wonder if this is just another side effect that occurs later? I think getting an appointment and checking it out is the thing to do...it is very...
Forum:
her2group
10-23-2006, 02:54 PM
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5
Sick Of Thinking About Medical Insurance
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1,050
Posted By
Peggy
Just a thought
I understand your frustration! Many of us are in similar situations. I kept working because I belived that working was actually better for me. At least I kept going, kept getting up, kept talking to...
Forum:
her2group
10-23-2006, 07:46 AM
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Question about fatigue
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1,518
Posted By
Peggy
Thanks
Thanks to both of you. Glad to know someone else has experienced this and will also call about an appointment. I have my 4 mo. followup visit scheduled in early December, but maybe I can move it up a...
Forum:
her2group
10-22-2006, 03:01 PM
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Question about fatigue
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1,518
Posted By
Peggy
Question about fatigue
I finsihed Neoadjuvant chemo a year ago, and herceptin in June, 06. I was slowly getting my strength and energy back and even had some days when I awoke feeling really good. Then about a month ago...
Forum:
her2group
10-03-2006, 06:01 PM
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8
? for ER-/Her2+++ Women in Menopause
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1,698
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Peggy
I took premarin (sp?) for a couple of years for...
I took premarin (sp?) for a couple of years for hot flashes and craziness (sure it has another name). I stopped because of published concerns..stopped 5 years before bc diagnosis. I am sure there...
Forum:
her2group
10-03-2006, 05:48 PM
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14
Surgeon's Follow up Visits????
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1,410
Posted By
Peggy
visits
I saw my surgeon to have the drains out (two visits), a six month follow up, and then to have my port removed. when I finished Herceptin in June...I think we're finished and I'm just being seen by...
Forum:
her2group
09-21-2006, 03:15 PM
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14
Eyesight/Vision changes with Herceptin???
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2,024
Posted By
Peggy
eyesight
I finished Herceptin in June and my eyesight is getting better. During treatment I always felt like I had to really work to hold my focus. I usually enjoy reading, but just couldn't during treatment....
Forum:
her2group
09-10-2006, 02:24 PM
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31
***Request for those of you finished with/finishing one year of Herceptin***
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4,552
Posted By
Peggy
After three months...
I finished Herceptin (one year) in June (5th I think). My last chemo was Oct, 05. I am gaining energy and blood counts are coming up. I still haven't lost weight, but my body shape has gone back to...
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