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Old 02-15-2011, 10:36 AM   #10
Yogi
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Re: Taxotere Carboplatin Herceptin Side Effects

Thank you - I will definitely try the vaseline and gloves for the sore skin. My fingernails are very sensitive and I avoid opening containers, etc. - it feels like my nails are thin. Did you lose any nails?

Thank you again for your help, Sandra!
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Diagnosed 9/2010, age 56
DCIS, 2.3 cm, Grade II (Rt Breast)
Lumpectomy, Port 10/2010
ER-/PR-, HER2+, 3+
Stage IIA
Negative lymph node involvement
Began TCH 12/2010
6 cycles to complete 3/2011
6 weeks radiation begin 4/2011
Herceptin continues through 12/2011

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