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Becky · 10-09-2010, 10:29 AM

I also want to add that rib pain, although should not be ignored, seems to be a big problem with many of us (especially those of us who have had radiation). I experienced it alot early during recovery but still get jabs now - 6 years out!

Also, when it does get colder, my scars ache which my rad onc (who I just saw) says is very natural (as did my surgeon of whom I only had biannual check ups for the first 2 yrs - just saying in case you get scar pulling or pain).

However, I think until you know your own specific (natural) aches and pains, you need to always consult your medical team.

I am thinking about you. Perhaps you should post on the Her2 part about skin remedies for Xeloda side effects. Many women check only that part of the board and many ladies have used Xeloda and have their own methods of dealing with the hand/foot syndrome. Maybe one of their remedies may really help you out.

10-09-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: Self Diagnosis I also want to add that rib pain, although should not be ignored, seems to be a big problem with many of us (especially those of us who have had radiation). I experienced it alot early during recovery but still get jabs now - 6 years out! Also, when it does get colder, my scars ache which my rad onc (who I just saw) says is very natural (as did my surgeon of whom I only had biannual check ups for the first 2 yrs - just saying in case you get scar pulling or pain). However, I think until you know your own specific (natural) aches and pains, you need to always consult your medical team. I am thinking about you. Perhaps you should post on the Her2 part about skin remedies for Xeloda side effects. Many women check only that part of the board and many ladies have used Xeloda and have their own methods of dealing with the hand/foot syndrome. Maybe one of their remedies may really help you out. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"