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TSund · 05-10-2010, 06:38 AM

Sassy,

I am happy to see your reply! How did you get going early on this...was your onc on top of this?

Also, what dosage of lasix do you take and are there any side effects from the lasix?

Thanks very much

Terri

05-10-2010, 06:38 AM	#4
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Re: new trial proposed--diuretics for AI induced arthralgias (aches and pains) Sassy, I am happy to see your reply! How did you get going early on this...was your onc on top of this? Also, what dosage of lasix do you take and are there any side effects from the lasix? Thanks very much Terri __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.