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her2group
08-20-2014, 08:38 PM
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Cardiac toxicity with Herceptin
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pffida
Re: Cardiac toxicity with Herceptin
I had problems with herceptin, developing cardio myopathy after about 3 or 4 treatments. The oncologist had had good success with waiting about six weeks, then restarting weekly treatments (at lower...
Forum:
her2group
03-17-2012, 02:37 PM
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Herceptin treatment on hold
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pffida
Re: Herceptin treatment on hold
I, too, had to take a five week Herceptin break. But when I resumed, I received weekly treatments instead of every three weeks. The more frequent, lower doses solved the problem for me. I had about 8...
Forum:
her2group
02-11-2010, 09:31 PM
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Cancer Treatments and employment issues
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2,220
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pffida
Re: Cancer Treatments and employment issues
Just so you all know that COBRA will only kick in if there is a minimum # of employees -- 20, I think. So, very small companies generally don't participate in it. Also, if you are working for a...
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her2group
08-27-2009, 06:31 PM
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Weekly Or Once Every 3 Weeks---herceptin
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7,939
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pffida
Re: Weekly Or Once Every 3 Weeks---herceptin
I started out with taking Herceptin every three weeks. After I developed Herceptin-induced cariomyopathy, I took a rest for 6 weeks, then resumed weekly Herceptin. My onc had had good results with...
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her2group
07-07-2009, 09:46 PM
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Port Question
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1,938
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pffida
Port Removal
I just had mine removed two weeks ago, one year after completing Herceptin. The original surgeon who put it in said he would remove it in his office. I moved, so the original surgeon was not...
Forum:
her2group
03-13-2009, 10:11 PM
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cough
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pffida
My herceptin cough was caused by...
My herceptin cough was caused by herceptin-induced cardiomyopathy. Don't ignore the cough, especially if its disruptive (trying to sit through business meetings) or it keeps you or your significant...
Forum:
her2group
01-12-2009, 05:51 PM
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Help, Herceptin weekly?
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1,406
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pffida
I started out with it every 3 weeks. When I...
I started out with it every 3 weeks. When I developed cardiomyopathy, I took a herceptin holiday for six weeks. Then I started back with weekly treatments with no further problems.
Forum:
her2group
10-09-2008, 05:13 PM
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Revist-HELP Weekly VS. 3WK FOR THE HEART!
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pffida
Weekly vs every three weeks for Herceptin
Lida, my oncologist is in Glendora/Pomona, California. Her name is Vandana Agarwal.
I had a echocardiogram upon completion of herceptin back in June, and all was well with my heart. All of my...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
04-03-2008, 07:00 AM
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Herceptin - weekly versus 3 weeks
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3,260
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pffida
I developed cardiomyopathy last fall, the result...
I developed cardiomyopathy last fall, the result of taking Herceptin (every 3 weeks). After a brief rest (5 weeks), I started up again, only this time weekly. I have had no further problems. My...
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her2group
03-28-2008, 02:04 PM
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Question for Stage I with small cancers
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2,139
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pffida
I am stage one, MRM, node negative, er/pr- but...
I am stage one, MRM, node negative, er/pr- but was very aggressive with treatment, incluing A-C and Taxol. Am nearing the end of Herceptin. My onc wanted to be as aggressive as possible, and has...
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her2group
03-13-2008, 12:11 PM
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latest on prognosis of brain mets in her2+ breast cancer patients
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pffida
Wow, did I read this correctly?
I sometimes have a hard time interpreting results of these studies, but does it say that Her2+ that received Herceptin actually fare better than those who are Her2-?
Forum:
her2group
02-29-2008, 07:38 PM
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12
Why don't doctors believe what we tell them?
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1,989
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pffida
Coughing and Herceptin
You have a right to be concerned. I also had coughing about six months into my Herceptin treatments. It started slowly and at first, was kind of brushed off by the nurse. When it started keeping...
Forum:
her2group
02-07-2008, 11:08 PM
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4
Herceptin Holiday...Anyone take one?
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1,450
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pffida
Stopping Herceptin
I, too, experienced cardiac problems (reduced ejection fraction). I had an echocardiogram, nuclear stress test, exercise stress test and a halter monitor for a day to monitor racing pulse. After...
Forum:
her2group
01-14-2008, 09:44 AM
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Excessive Coughing/Herceptin ???
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3,576
Posted By
pffida
Have you had your heart function tested either...
Have you had your heart function tested either via MUGA or Echo?
Forum:
Herceptin / Tykerb
01-10-2008, 07:17 PM
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Heart problem/ herceptin question
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pffida
Heart problems with herceptin
My symptoms were an unproductive cough and fast pulse. An echocardiogram revealed ejection fraction of around 45%. Oncologist stopped Herceptin for a month to give the heart a chance to heal. We...
Forum:
her2group
01-01-2008, 08:52 PM
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Excessive Coughing/Herceptin ???
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3,576
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pffida
Herceptin Cough
I had a non-productive cough about 1/3 way through Herceptin treatments that were administered every three weeks. The coughing was interfering with meetings at work and keeping me and my husband...
Forum:
her2group
12-20-2007, 07:11 AM
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herceptin wkly vs q 3wks?
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1,771
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pffida
Herceptin every week versus every three weeks
While taking herceptin every three weeks, I developed cardiomyopathy. Symptoms were an unproductive cough that kept me up at night, plus my pulse was generally in the 100-120 range. After many...
Forum:
her2group
12-04-2007, 08:29 PM
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"Thumping" in Ear? Can it be serious? Does A/C cross into the brain?
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pffida
Thumping in ear
While taking A-C, I developed a horrible sore throat. Took penicillin and it went away. However, I then developed a thumping in my ear. It was the oddest thing -- when I would turn my head,...
Forum:
her2group
11-25-2007, 03:04 PM
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"Los Angeles Times" article on Herceptin and high school science project
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pffida
Response to LA Times Article
I read the article in the paper this morning and was concerned about the following statement, "According to Kane, 70% of women treated with Herceptin do not respond to the drug. Knowing which gene...
Forum:
her2group
11-25-2007, 02:47 PM
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BC, Treatment, and Working?
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1,827
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pffida
Working during chemo
I worked the entire course of A-C and then three rounds of Taxol/Herceptin (didn't receive last Taxol because I was allergic to it). I continue on with Herceptin.
I am the director of an...
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her2group
09-12-2007, 09:35 AM
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8
Intense Itching
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1,941
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pffida
No rash for me. Just itching from the inside --...
No rash for me. Just itching from the inside -- I presume it was the nerves itching if that's possible.
Forum:
her2group
09-07-2007, 12:55 PM
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8
Intense Itching
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1,941
Posted By
pffida
Had to stop taxol
I should have responded back in June to let you know the final outcome. when the PA discussed my itching with the oncologist, she immediately stopped the taxol since it was an allergic reaction I...
Forum:
her2group
08-18-2007, 08:55 AM
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6
? for those who've had hyster and no hormones.
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1,221
Posted By
pffida
I had a hysterectomy at 40 and took hormones for...
I had a hysterectomy at 40 and took hormones for the first couple of years, until my older sister was diagnosed with BC. Had arguments with doctor, who said you're more likely to die of heart...
Forum:
her2group
07-06-2007, 09:00 PM
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3
Herceptin and itching?
Views:
2,667
Posted By
pffida
Itching
After starting Taxol and Herceptin, I began having terrible itching in either my hands or feet. Each of the three treatments showed progressive itching. I finally made an appointment to see the...
Forum:
her2group
06-18-2007, 06:29 PM
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8
Just got home from the hospital
Views:
1,664
Posted By
pffida
Changes in Blood Pressure
I, too, experienced wide swings in blood pressure after starting chemo. In January, when I started A-C, I also had spells of light headedness and almost fainting. I bought a monitor and noticed...
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