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Re: Libido is lousy and ...
This is timely. Like Janis, I was just prescribed the ring by my onc. I could not take it any more. The lack of desire was bad enough but the dryness became so bad some days it was uncomfortable to walk! I do have an understanding husband and the last time was so painful we just gave up I think. Glad to read the other suggestions. I did not know the ring was what I would be getting until I picked it up. I had flashbacks of years ago attempting to insert a diaphragm and the thing slipping out of my hand and flying across the room. It was pretty hysterical. I had to use some lubricant to even get the ring in the Sahara. I've had it around 2 weeks now and I think it's getting better but have preferred another method. However, they did tell me she would prescribe the safest possible. Like you guys, I could really care less. Maybe this will help.
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Vicky
Age 47, TN, Diagnosed 05/09
Her2+, ER/PR-, Stage III, 2 tumors = 1 8cm tumor
Grade 3
Sentinel Node Biopsy-speck present in 1 node
Completed 3 month clinical trial of weekly Herceptin and 1000mg Tykerb daily
Tumor no longer present
Right mastectomy and lymph node removal 09/25/09
No cancer present at time of surgery, none in lymph nodes
Start TCH 10/15, every 3 weeks for 4 months followed by radiation
Finished chemo 01/28/10-YEAH!
Herceptin every 3 wks until end of June
Radiation begins 03/01, 6 1/2 weeks
Radiation complete--Yeah!!
Developed lymphedema after radiation
In hospital for 4 days with pneumonia:(
Herceptin done! 06/24/10
Port Removed 07/08/10
Still in PT for lymphedema and mobility issues
DIEP Reconstruction 05/11
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it~~Maya Angelou
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