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Old 06-18-2006, 06:18 PM   #10
Jackie
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I too have swelling. Mine started when I was on Taxotere/Herceptin and has cont. while I'm on just Herceptin. My swelling was really bad towards the end of my T. It is much better now, but I do swell in my feet and ankles. I have been off of T since Nov. I do believe fluid retention is a Herceptin side effect. I too am on Lasix & Potassium to help with the problem. I am on reduced salt intake, also. I can always tell if I have eaten something that is high in sodium by my weight.
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Jackie
Stage II, Grade 2, DX 4-05
EP +, HER2 +++,
1 node+, 1.6cm
46 yrs. old at time of dx.
Completed Chemo 11-05
Completed 1 yr. Herceptin 8-06
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