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Barbara
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08-09-2007, 06:39 PM
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4th TCH & Very Discouraged!
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Barbara
Krista:
Krista:
I am sorry about how ill you feel and the problems you are experiencing. I too was very ill with A/C and Taxol. I was admitted to the hospital after my first taxol treatment as my...
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her2group
08-09-2007, 06:25 PM
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Advice on Breaet Implant or Not
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Barbara
Advice on Breast Implant
Everyone:
Thanks for your replies it helps me in my decision process. I think I will go forward. I plan to have some work done on my old acne scars at the same time (mini face lift) so maybe I...
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her2group
08-07-2007, 12:54 PM
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Advice on Breaet Implant or Not
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Barbara
Advice on Breaet Implant or Not
Hi:
I am 62 years old and 3 and one half years out from diagnosis with Stage 2B, Hormone negative, Her2 positive breast cancer. I had one positve node out of thirteen. I am considering a breast...
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her2group
08-03-2007, 03:12 PM
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Aranesp
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Barbara
Blood Cell Stimulants
Hi:
I was surpised that there was a concern regarding both white cell stimulants such as Nuelasta and red cell stimulants (Arnesap, Procrit). I read two of the studies andy they only noted that...
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her2group
07-11-2007, 08:54 PM
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Need Long Term Herceptin Use Info
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5,258
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Barbara
Long Term Herceptin
Hi:
I started on Herceptin in June 2004 and remain on a every three week schedule. My muga scans have remained stable between 63 and 65. I just had a muga today and don't have the results yet. ...
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her2group
06-01-2007, 04:45 PM
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"late" herceptin gals
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Barbara
Late Herceptin
Hi:
I started herceptin about six weeks after finishing my Taxol - that was in June 2004 and I am still NED. I was 2B, 1 positve node, vascular invasion, 8/9 on the Nottingham Scale with a grade...
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her2group
05-17-2007, 09:54 PM
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Trastuzumab-MCC-DM1
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Barbara
New Trial
Barbara:
I am not familar with the trial and what stage may be elgible Could you tell use more obout it. Thanks.
Barbara
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her2group
05-06-2007, 07:24 PM
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Egg Allergy -- Anyone?
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Barbara
New Allergies
Hi:
After Taxol I developed an allergy to the metal in my watch and had to get a watch with a stainless steel band. I was told by my oncologist that Taxol can cause patients to develop new...
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her2group
02-22-2007, 07:47 PM
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No exams in 12 months, I know why now.
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3,413
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Barbara
Oncologist Exam
Chelee:
My oncologist only checks my heart, lungs and liver and run labs but I saw my breast surgeon every six months for two and a half years and every year since and she exams my chest wall,...
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her2group
01-24-2007, 08:17 PM
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Christine
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Barbara
Thoughts and Prayers
Christine & Joe:
I just logged on tonight after having guests and saw the post. I am so sorry to hear that you once again must battle this illness. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
...
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her2group
01-10-2007, 09:06 PM
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7
Starting Tykerb (TEACH) Trial...
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1,714
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Barbara
Question for Steph
Hi Steph:
In your entry you said you were on the Herceptin and Tykerb trial. The only Clinical Trial I can find for early stagers excludes those who have had Herceptin? Is the trial you are on...
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her2group
12-12-2006, 06:45 PM
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2 questions
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1,695
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Barbara
Brain Scans
Hi:
This is an interesting subject. I am stage 2B and I request a brain MRI yearly. I would love to have it every six months and would if I was Stage IV. My oncologist says that the CA 27-29...
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her2group
11-11-2006, 01:22 PM
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No small miracle...
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Posted By
Barbara
Great Results
Jessica:
I was very happy to hear of your results. Your determination in the face of such tough events has been great medicine for others in their struggle. I wish you a great life ahead.
...
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her2group
11-09-2006, 08:27 AM
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Blood work before Herceptin
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Barbara
Blood Work Before Herceptin
Hi:
I have a CBC before each Herceptin infusion which is the protocol for all the Herceptin patients in my oncologist's office. I am one of those patients who did get anemia and low white counts...
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her2group
10-21-2006, 07:44 PM
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7
New to board - ? herceptin 3 yrs after tx
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Barbara
Late Herceptin
Brea:
When I studied re-occurrence data, the article that was most often cited was a study of women who had NOT received any chemo (Saphner, et. al.) and in that study year two was the peak year...
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her2group
10-10-2006, 06:54 PM
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Surgery is finally scheduled
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Posted By
Barbara
Surgery Scheduled
Steph:
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have been a leader on this board and someone who has my respect and admiration. I wish you only the best.
Barbara
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her2group
10-02-2006, 12:46 PM
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herceptin ques.
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2,008
Posted By
Barbara
Question for Lucky4x
Hi:
You said you were first diagnosed in 2000. If you would share, what was your tumor size and did you have any positive nodes? Were you ER+ or ER-? I wish you the best in defeating the lung...
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her2group
09-17-2006, 02:09 PM
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PET Scan
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Barbara
Scans at Diagnosis
Hi:
On my first visit and before Chemo my oncoligist order MRI's of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, a bone scan and a muga scan. The muga scan was to see if I would tolerate A/C as I was almost...
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her2group
09-01-2006, 01:32 PM
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Blood Counts and Herceptin
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Barbara
Blood Counts
Hi:
I have been on Herceptin only for two years and my red and white counts are both below normal. They offer me Aranesp to boost my red cells but I have refused this medicine. Approximately...
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her2group
08-26-2006, 08:18 AM
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her 2+ and flaxseed oil
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4,461
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Barbara
Flaxoil and Cottage Cheese Question for Lynette
Lynette:
I found your post very interesting but I do have a question. Did you mix your own flax oil and cottage cheese and if so what amounts did you use? If you purchased it, what brand name...
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her2group
07-15-2006, 01:29 PM
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29
Christine's Absense
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Barbara
Christine
Joe:
Thanks for the information regarding Christine. I am releived that her surgery went well and that she will be back with us shortly. It must be hard for you too.
Barb
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her2group
07-14-2006, 05:09 PM
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hand cramps while on Herceptin
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1,707
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Barbara
Had Cramps
Hi:
I am not on Arimidex or Lupron or any other cancer drug except Herceptin. I really think, considering the timing of my cramps, it is Herceptin.
Barb
Forum:
her2group
07-14-2006, 01:57 PM
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3
Microcalifications
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964
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Barbara
Follow-up
Hi:
For the first five years I would request quarterly labs including cancer markers CA 27-29 and CEA. The CA 27-29 is accuarate in about 70% of met cases. I would ask for the CEA as it is...
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her2group
07-14-2006, 01:47 PM
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10
hand cramps while on Herceptin
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1,707
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Barbara
Cramps in Hands
Hi:
I get cramps in my feet, calves, hamstrings, abdomen and hands. I have never mentioned it to my oncologist. I did mention it to my internist and she had me stop my Liptor for a month as...
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her2group
07-10-2006, 07:25 PM
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9
Infusion time - Herceptin q3w
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2,172
Posted By
Barbara
Infusion Time Q3wks
Hi:
When I receive my Q3wk Herceptin in 30 minutes I have an allergy attack. I have no problem when the infusion is done in 60-90 minutes. I can recall other posts where women have reported...
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