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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-07-2012, 10:35 AM
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Tykerb + different chemo than Xeloda?
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb + different chemo than Xeloda?
Hi Krissi,
When I was on Tykerb, I was also on weekly Taxol..and Herceptin once every three weeks. I only took Tykerb for one year, but I am still on Herceptin two years later.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
12-05-2010, 09:45 AM
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Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
My Tykerb is sent to me via UPS, usually the day after I order it. Never thought about the temperature thing, but not much I can do about it
The biggest complaint I have with Tykerb is that my...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-16-2010, 06:37 AM
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Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
I was in the Naratinib trial when I had the recurrence. The problem with that trial is that it is a double-blind placebo trial. I was on placebo, but didn't know it until I had a recurrence and even...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-16-2010, 06:21 AM
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Tykerb Diet
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb Diet
Small salad was just fine....hooray!! I even ate a pear yesterday. Now I will wait a day and try again.
I think that the Tykerb is better tolerated when the chemo is out of the mix. No way I...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-11-2010, 02:13 PM
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Tykerb Diet
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb Diet
msleslie, My energy level has been just great. I was on different chemo than you. I was on AC/TH. Fatigue isn't too bad. I did the TCH last year and I was a bit more fatigued than this time around,...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-10-2010, 07:25 PM
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Tykerb Diet
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Posted By
my2boys
Re: Tykerb Diet
Hi Msleslie,
I am currently on herceptin and tykerb. I find that dairy seems to bring on diarrhea right away, so I stay away from dairy.
I would recommend bagels. It sounds silly, but they...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-04-2010, 02:38 PM
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Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
Hi CDE,
I was put on Tykerb when I experienced the recurrence. Before the recurrence, I was just on Herceptin.
When I had the recurrence, my oncologist put me right back into...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
10-01-2010, 02:17 PM
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Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb/ herception in stage 3a locally advanced patients
I was stage 2B and then I had a local recurrence. I don't know if I am still a 2B or what, but there are no mets involved. I did have to undergo chemo again and now I am currently on Herceptin and...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-29-2010, 08:09 AM
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Tykerb: Time of day
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb: Time of day
My body seems to be adjusting to the Tykerb. It took about a week, although everything is much better now. Still taking it at night before bedtime.
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-25-2010, 04:23 PM
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Recurrence vs. Metastatic
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my2boys
Re: Recurrence vs. Metastatic
Dear Shonda,
Your onc doesn't seem to be giving you hope and hope is what you need right now. Please remember that your onc in not God, he/she is just a doctor.
Please do not give up hope. I...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-24-2010, 06:47 AM
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Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
Oh Alison thank you so much for the encouragement! I am so relieved to know that eventually I will be able to eat salad again. I was dreading the thought of a full year of these side effects, but...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-23-2010, 07:13 AM
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Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
Thank you Elaine. After I read your message I browsed through the forum and saw where someone mentioned Activia yogurt. I might give that one a try. I also saw the posts you mentioned. I see...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-22-2010, 01:17 PM
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Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
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my2boys
Tykerb...Foods to Avoid?
I have only been on Tykerb for a few days, but even with the 750mg dose, I seem to be having diarrhea every morning.
The first day was the worst because I ate my normal diet of salads and veggies...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-22-2010, 01:13 PM
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Tykerb: Time of day
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my2boys
Re: Tykerb: Time of day
I just started taking Tykerb on Saturday and I take it in the evenings about 1 hour after dinner.
I seem to be waking up each morning to diarrhea for about an hour or so. The first night was the...
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Herceptin / Tykerb
06-22-2010, 01:09 PM
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Chemo AND Tykerb & Herceptain??
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my2boys
Re: Chemo AND Tykerb & Herceptain??
I just started Tykerb daily with weekly Herceptin and Taxol. I finished A/C and waited 2 weeks before beginning the Taxol, Tykerb and Herceptin.
I will do weekly Taxol for 12 weeks and then...
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