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Karen Wheel · 08-20-2009, 05:31 AM

I am late to this discussion - and I found it when searching for threads on "bladder" as I am worried about me ... after I started chemo and Herceptin my bladder is well, tweaked --- and then I just saw the thread from the other day on Ki67 that linked this to "bladder cancer" (along with otheres) so.... was again, a bit worried.

My oncologists are trying to get me into see a specialist for the bladder - so I'm waiting on that.

I don't have an infection (they tested - twice!) but I feel wierd and seem to use the bathroom every hour (hour and half) and it is not normal ... feels tight and like you have an infection coming on --- strange.

So, we'll see-

FOR those who are fighting bladder infections (don't blame your husbands!) ;-) Try some d-mannose - it works great and usually cures anything (that is e-colia based) .... and helps over all if taken often.

I have used it lots in the past and it always works. I was using it daily for months during chemo - and that is when this all started.

You can take it up to every 2 hours if you are having a bad attack. (I like the powder) - sending a link here to some:

http://www.vitaminlife.com/product-e...oduct_id/48331

If anyone has similar experiences with bladder issues with Chemo/or Herceptin - please let me know. thanks!
Karen

08-20-2009, 05:31 AM	#10
Karen Wheel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sardegna, Italy Posts: 362	Re: Has anybody ever heard of breast cancer recurring to the bladder/kidneys? I am late to this discussion - and I found it when searching for threads on "bladder" as I am worried about me ... after I started chemo and Herceptin my bladder is well, tweaked --- and then I just saw the thread from the other day on Ki67 that linked this to "bladder cancer" (along with otheres) so.... was again, a bit worried. My oncologists are trying to get me into see a specialist for the bladder - so I'm waiting on that. I don't have an infection (they tested - twice!) but I feel wierd and seem to use the bathroom every hour (hour and half) and it is not normal ... feels tight and like you have an infection coming on --- strange. So, we'll see- FOR those who are fighting bladder infections (don't blame your husbands!) ;-) Try some d-mannose - it works great and usually cures anything (that is e-colia based) .... and helps over all if taken often. I have used it lots in the past and it always works. I was using it daily for months during chemo - and that is when this all started. You can take it up to every 2 hours if you are having a bad attack. (I like the powder) - sending a link here to some: http://www.vitaminlife.com/product-e...oduct_id/48331 If anyone has similar experiences with bladder issues with Chemo/or Herceptin - please let me know. thanks! Karen __________________ Karen Wheelhouse Age: 46 Facebook id: Karen Wheel 2-09 – Age 44 -Biopsy-Cancer 3-09 – Right Quadrantectomy. Clear margins. 3 lymph nodes taken - all clear Tumor results: Stage 1, 1.5 cm, Her2 +++ Est positive 80% - Prog 10% - Ki67 postive 30% 4-09 – Became a vegan! pH balance of body - cancer can't grow in neutral pH! 4-09 Started Herceptin & Chemo (9 weeks of Navelbine ) FYI - when coupled with Herceptin has the same results as more toxic chemo. No brainer! 8-09 - 30 RADS 9-09 - Said NO to hormone therapy 4-10 Finished Herceptin!!!! 7-10 PET Scan & other exams .... All clear! YIPPEE!!!! 11-10 Breast, organ Ultrasounds and lung x-rays all clear no changes ... NED! 2-25-2011 --- 2 years from surgery and NED!!!!!! 7-2011 Clear bone scan and full body and head MRI! NED! NED! NED! ;-)[/SIZE]