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Re: Side effects of Tykerb
The bland diet did help me. I also had a lot of diarrhea. I understand how you feel about trading whole wheat bread for white bread and canned fruits for fresh. As soon as I came off the Tykerb, within three days, all the cramping and paiins were gone. Tykerb does have a short half life (24-48 hours), so it is out of you system quickly. I really never expected such a quick recovery. Those fresh veggies and fruits are all I crave now! Good luck and remember that in the scheme of things, a year is not too long. Good luck and lots of prayers.
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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