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Re: herceptin + tykerb (no xeloda)
Krissi,
I did have blurry vision and that ended up being cateracts that had formed as a result of all the steroids given during my chemo. When I mentioned having problems with my vision, my onc. referred me to an opthomologist. They would not do the surgery until I completed the Tykerb because they don't know how it affects the healing process. They said they would have gone ahead if I had only been on Herceptin. Now I see better than ever.
I also had leg weakness that I attributed to low potassium. I had to take supplements during the time I took the tykerb because of the diarrhea. You may ask you dr to check that level. It could be simple to manage.
Good luck. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Sandra
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Diagnosed: 7/25/08 ~ age 63, no family history
Surgery: 8/14/08 Bilateral mastectomy; tumor left breast, node dissection; right prophylactic with expanders: 1/12/10 latisimuss dorsi flap on left side: 9/22/10 implants in
Pathology Report: ER/PR-; HER2+ (3+); Grade 3, StageIII; 3cm tumor plus 21/21 lymph nodes positive; 5cm DCIS
Chemo: A/C; Taxol/Herceptin/Tykerb; phase II study at Mayo adding Tykerb for early stage
Radiation: 25 rads
Vaccine: Walter Reed GP2/AE37 vaccine study ~ last booster 9/17/2012
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