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Old 06-12-2009, 06:48 PM   #4
Laurel
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I do not take Black Cohosh because I am triple positive and it is suggested that it can raise estrogen levels. I do take evening primrose 1300mg daily as it is has been shown to increase the effectiveness of Herceptin and to prevent Herceptin resistance. When I discontinue the Herceptin I am going to have to do some research regarding the Primrose, but for now I will continue it. I have hotflashes throughout the day and night, but not as bad as some women. I loved Andi's mention of turtlenecks. I was always cold before B.C. Last year I lived in my multitude of turtlenecks and wool sweaters. Boy, not this year! I just cannot stand turtlenecks or heavy sweaters! Right now I am thanking God for whomever invented air conditioning!
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Dx'd w/multifocal DCIS/IDS 3/08
7mm invasive component
Partial mast. 5/08
Stage 1b, ER 80%, PR 90%, HER-2 6.9 on FISH
0/5 nodes
4 AC, 4 TH finished 9/08
Herceptin every 3 weeks. Finished 7/09
Tamoxifen 10/08. Switched to Femara 8/09
Bilat SPM w/reconstruction 10/08
Clinical Trial w/Clondronate 12/08
Stopped Clondronate--too hard on my gizzard!
Switched back to Tamoxifen due to tendon pain from Femara

15 Years NED
I think I just might hang around awhile....

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