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Re: cataracts
Actually the oncologist was the one who said that surgery is not recommended while I am taking the Tykerb. It is also a targeted antibody like Herceptin but there are more side effects. I have chronic diarrhea and also have a problem with my fingers and toes getting inflamed where the skin meets the nail. They will bleed if I bump them and I have had to see a poditirst for my toes and have had to take antibiotics. So, it makes sense to me that the healing process might be impeded like my onc suggested. Tykerb is also very new and they don't know about all the side effects. I am sure your mom's doctor will advise her about Navelbine and surgery. It may be that it will be no problem.
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Diagnosed: 7/25/08 ~ age 63, no family history
Surgery: 8/14/08 Bilateral mastectomy; tumor left breast, node dissection; right prophylactic with expanders: 1/12/10 latisimuss dorsi flap on left side: 9/22/10 implants in
Pathology Report: ER/PR-; HER2+ (3+); Grade 3, StageIII; 3cm tumor plus 21/21 lymph nodes positive; 5cm DCIS
Chemo: A/C; Taxol/Herceptin/Tykerb; phase II study at Mayo adding Tykerb for early stage
Radiation: 25 rads
Vaccine: Walter Reed GP2/AE37 vaccine study ~ last booster 9/17/2012
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