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saleboat
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her2group
10-17-2007, 08:42 AM
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Routine marker testing and recurrence... worth it?
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saleboat
I don't really have anything to add to this...
I don't really have anything to add to this thread, but just add my two cents-- I have asked my Onc, who does do TMs, to not, under any circumstance, let me know what they are...unless there's a...
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her2group
10-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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Was your mother hippy?
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saleboat
I was just dialing my mother, because yes, she...
I was just dialing my mother, because yes, she has wide hips and this is funny...but I'm afraid that she'll take it too seriously and blame herself. (But at least she'd stop blaming me for taking...
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Articles of Interest
09-27-2007, 12:19 PM
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Stressful Events May Increase BC Recurrence Rate
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saleboat
Thank you for posting this. What do you...
Thank you for posting this.
What do you think?
I wonder if the stressful events stopped these women from getting timely treatment? Maybe that is more the cause of the outcomes than stress...
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her2group
09-24-2007, 02:00 PM
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Opinion on getting ovaries removed?
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saleboat
Hi Marsha, Welcome. Wondering why...
Hi Marsha,
Welcome.
Wondering why you would consider removing your ovaries at your age? I assume you had an early stage cancer? Were you tested for BRCA, or do you have a family history of...
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her2group
09-21-2007, 07:59 AM
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Tamoxifen effectiveness in HER+?
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3,155
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saleboat
The audio was a bit confusing if listened to out...
The audio was a bit confusing if listened to out of context. They seem to switch subjects between the treatment of early-stage bc and those patients with mets.
My main take-away is that in the...
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her2group
09-20-2007, 07:05 PM
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5
-Importance of PR status--personally unsure if true for her2+s
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saleboat
this also may interest you...
http://www.breastcancerupdate.com/download-audio/bcu/2007/4/BCU407_O'Regan/BCU407_O'Regan_14.mp3
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her2group
09-20-2007, 07:00 PM
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Tamoxifen effectiveness in HER+?
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saleboat
Tamox vs. AI in Her2 pos cancer
Found it! This link has a discussion of her2, hormonal therapy and the adjuvent use of Herceptin.
...
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her2group
09-20-2007, 01:17 PM
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First Post/Strange Question
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Posted By
saleboat
You may want to check this out: ...
You may want to check this out:
http://breastcancerupdate.com/bcu2007/4/perez.asp
Dr. Edith Perez says that for those hr+ women who have had adjuvent Herceptin, there isn't (yet) any DFS...
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her2group
09-20-2007, 01:11 PM
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Tamoxifen effectiveness in HER+?
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saleboat
There was a recent discussion of the big adjuvent...
There was a recent discussion of the big adjuvent Herceptin trials on breastcancerupdate.com (Volume 6) ...the interview was with Dr. Edith Perez that covers some of this....
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her2group
09-17-2007, 07:40 AM
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Dear Tracy
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saleboat
Hi Tracy, It is nice to 'see' you. You...
Hi Tracy,
It is nice to 'see' you. You look SO beautiful.
Jen
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her2group
09-17-2007, 07:36 AM
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AI for pre-menopausal?
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1,429
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saleboat
Hi Krista, You're right and your PA is...
Hi Krista,
You're right and your PA is confused. AIs are for not for pre-meno women.
Jen
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her2group
09-05-2007, 02:52 PM
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Okay need everyone's two cents worth...
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saleboat
Honestly Jean, I don't think you need a brain...
Honestly Jean, I don't think you need a brain scan. You're very likely cured. You didn't mention any symptoms, so I assume that you're thinking about a brain MRI for peace of mind.
I think...
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
09-05-2007, 12:12 PM
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The latest on Inflammatory breast cancer from MD Anderson
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5,222
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saleboat
I hate this type of news. I'm hopeful that for...
I hate this type of news. I'm hopeful that for those with Her2 IBC, the numbers look dramatically different. Lexi, this study does not apply to you!!!
I hope all those scientists are hard at...
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her2group
09-05-2007, 12:06 PM
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2
For all you Stage lllC gals.
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saleboat
That question used to give me pause as well. The...
That question used to give me pause as well. The media seems to suggest that if you catch 'it' early, you can be cured without too much trouble. It takes too much to explain the different stages to...
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her2group
09-02-2007, 07:52 PM
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Second Anniversary NED, with no chemo and no radiation
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saleboat
Hi Ann, It is really good to hear your news....
Hi Ann,
It is really good to hear your news. Wishing you many more years of excellent health.
Jen
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her2group
08-29-2007, 10:35 AM
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14
Question about ovaries?
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1,378
Posted By
saleboat
Edith Perez discusses the findings from the big...
Edith Perez discusses the findings from the big adjuvent Herceptin trials on breastcancerupdate.com (or is it .org?).
She states that for the Her2 patients studied, there is no difference is...
Forum:
her2group
08-27-2007, 04:18 AM
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42
Crazy sexy cancer on "TLC" channel..
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7,300
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saleboat
I just saw the 7 minute trailer for the film. I...
I just saw the 7 minute trailer for the film. I have to say, I'm interested in seeing it, even through the title is a HUGE turn-off. Sorry, nothing sexy about this disease. But it is by a young...
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her2group
08-07-2007, 01:22 PM
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MRI revealed brain mets
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saleboat
This is just not fair. I'm so sorry. Wishing...
This is just not fair. I'm so sorry. Wishing you continued strength and courage.
Jen
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her2group
08-07-2007, 02:46 AM
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10
ACUPUNCTURE ~~ Anyone tried it??
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1,365
Posted By
saleboat
I did acupuncture through treatment as well-- I...
I did acupuncture through treatment as well-- I had been going to an acupuncturist prior to dx for anxiety issues.
As for dealing with chemo symptoms, I felt relief from the acupuncture. A bonus...
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her2group
08-02-2007, 09:55 AM
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5
what is the meaning of HER2+
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1,360
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saleboat
Hi-- Just writing to echo the thoughts...
Hi--
Just writing to echo the thoughts expressed already here. It really is a bad news, good news story. It is an aggressive cancer, but the drugs are even more aggressive and with the adjuvent...
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her2group
07-30-2007, 11:56 AM
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To remove or not to remove
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Posted By
saleboat
There are health consquences to removing ones...
There are health consquences to removing ones ovaries at a relatively young age. For me, I decided that removing my ovaries for an UNKNOWN benefit (given that I had early-stage bc) was not worth it....
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her2group
07-23-2007, 04:18 AM
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Too Many Positive Nodes and Reoccurance
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2,857
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saleboat
Hello, I know the feeling-- having so many...
Hello,
I know the feeling-- having so many positive nodes was quite a shock. You have some great drugs on your side, drugs that until 2005, most women were not getting with their treatment for...
Forum:
her2group
07-16-2007, 10:09 AM
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65
Mets to lungs
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6,686
Posted By
saleboat
Kate, I'm just so sorry. This disease can...
Kate,
I'm just so sorry. This disease can be so cruel. I'm wishing you strength and courage in this next leg of your journey. And also a quick resolution to the question 'what do I do next?' ...
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Events and Social Calendar
07-11-2007, 03:36 PM
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0
July 21-- NYC Meet-up for Cancer Survivors
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3,721
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saleboat
July 21-- NYC Meet-up for Cancer Survivors
Hello,
Some of you may have seen my post about the 'meet-up' event on June 16. It was great! So we're doing it again. Please see below for more information:
NEW YORK CITY SURVIVORS
2nd...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
07-06-2007, 05:39 AM
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10
Tykerb for Stage IIIc?
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2,430
Posted By
saleboat
Hi-- I haven't been offered Tykerb. I know there...
Hi-- I haven't been offered Tykerb. I know there are others who are Stage III who have been pursuing this with their Oncs. Me, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that I'll never need it.
Good...
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