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Re: Effectiveness of Estrogen blockers
Tiffany, I go today for an EKG and chest xray to make sure all is clear. You must be 6 months out from your last chemo. The hospital gave me the run around about my ins not covering this as I have radiation induced Telangiectasia. Bascially I got so burned from radiation and was on a gout med ( I got gout from chemo) and the two don't mix. I developed a severe infection and ended up in ICU for 3 days on morphine. Anyway, the results of all this treatment gave me UGLY spicder like veins and oxygen therapy SHOULD help in opening up the capilaries. THere is a code: L59.9 for approval when a dr writes a script referral. In the meantime, I'm going to a vascular surgeon every week where I get Sclarethearpy ( over 50 injections ea time) to help clear up this mess. Everyone said radiaton was a breeze, well NOT for me. I hope this helps as my ins runs out the end of Dec and I've already med my deductible. I'll let you all know more when I do. thanks.
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Dx Sept 2015, triple positive, stage IIA, grade 3, Her2++. right breast, no family history (only 54)
Oct 2015, started chemo including Herceptin &Perjeta
Jan 2016, stopped chemo after 5 of 6 rounds due to ulcer
Feb 2016, developed gout from chemo , lumpectomy, clear nodes, went on strong meds for gout
April 2016, started radiation
May 2016, had to stop radiation due to severe reaction to gout meds and radiation. Rushed to ICU, on morphine for 3 days with severe infection
June 2016, Started Arimidex
Aug 2016, Developed a severe case of Telangiectasia
Nov 2016, Sclerathearpy (weekly injections) for gross bloody spider viens from radiation.
Awaiting approval for Hyperbaric Chamber Oxygen Thearpy
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