Blocked lymph node anyone?

[Delaney]

I saw the oncologist today, have been changed from taxotere/herceptin to tyverb/xeloda because skin mets were increasing big time. The doctor thinks I may have a blocked lymph node because my remaining breast is swollen, a bit hard to the touch and I have very stiff feeling there and under my arms. So I will get a CT scan. Anyone had this problem? I still cannot have herceptin because my echo today showed heart function improving but still 5% less than they would like. Am a bit fed up tonight, opened a bottle of red wine - might feel better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CarolynME]

Delaney,

I am really sorry you are having to deal with all this. I know you mentioned that you cannot have herceptin because your heart function is less that 5% than they would like - I have read other's posts where they mention taking CO Enzyme Q10 to raise their MUGA level and keep it up - have you talked with your doctor about this?

I am sending prayers and hugs your way.

Love,

Carolyn

[mmoons]

Delaney,

No advice but sending you huge prayers and hugs. I am sure you are fed up...who wouldn't be. This disease SUCKS! How was that wine? Delicious and therapeutic, I hope!!


You are in my thoughts!

Maureen

[tricia keegan]

Hi Delaney,

No advice here either but the wine sounds a good idea to help you relax:)

((((hugs))))

[Delaney]

Thanks all, am tolerating tyverb/xeloda quite well, getting the hot hands and feet now, have always had cold hands so makes a change for me. Maureen, the wine was gorgeous! , but no more for me now, afraid to mix it with these drugs. Just hope they work, otherwise am in big trouble.

[tricia keegan]

Delaney, I've heard some of the ladies on xeloda mention a cream for the hand/foot syndrome, try the search feature for tips, I think it was called Udderly smooth or something like that but they said it helps to moisturise a lot:)

[Delaney]

Thanks Tricia, googled it, seems only on sale in USA and Canada but will check into it more. Wont forget it with that very distinctive name anyway. Thanks, Helen.