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Susan Rankin
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06-01-2007, 08:36 PM
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"late" herceptin gals
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Susan Rankin
Late Herceptin
Hi,
I was diagnosed in July 2004, started chemo in September 2004, Adriamycin x 4, Taxol x 4 and Cytoxan x 4, 33 Rads, Started Weekly Herceptin in June 2005 for one year, Femara, finished...
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her2group
12-10-2006, 06:23 PM
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those with severe joint and limb pain on femara,aromasin (?and arimidex?)
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5,137
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Susan Rankin
those with severe joint and limb pain on Femara, Arimidex
Hi,
I asked my oncologist to give me a prescription for Cymbalta as I had read it helped joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, etc. He gave me a prescription for 60 mg a day. I have been...
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her2group
09-18-2006, 05:39 PM
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Woman's Day October 3rd Issue
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1,565
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Susan Rankin
Susan, I read the article in Woman's Day and...
Susan,
I read the article in Woman's Day and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so very positive and I needed this. It makes you feel "hopeful" and gives you a brighter outlook on life.
Thank you...
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her2group
09-17-2006, 06:04 PM
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Woman's Day October 3rd Issue
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1,565
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Susan Rankin
Susan, I will go tomorrow and buy the...
Susan,
I will go tomorrow and buy the issue of Woman's Day. Thank you for the information.
Susan
Forum:
her2group
09-16-2006, 05:20 PM
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Need Feedback
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2,672
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, Thank you Stephanie, Joe, and Becky for...
Hi,
Thank you Stephanie, Joe, and Becky for your reply. I feel so much better after reading your message.
I had a lumpectomy in August 2004, 1 cm., sentinel node was positive, Her2+++, Er+,...
Forum:
her2group
09-15-2006, 09:28 PM
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87
Relapse HISTORY for her2+S
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14,476
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Becky, Thank you. I feel much better...
Becky,
Thank you. I feel much better after reading your message.
After being off of Herceptin for three months now I feel as if I lost my security blanket.
Susan
Forum:
her2group
09-15-2006, 06:53 PM
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Relapse HISTORY for her2+S
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14,476
Posted By
Susan Rankin
This also freaked me out!!!! I want to read this...
This also freaked me out!!!! I want to read this article and then talk to my oncologist soon!
Susan
Forum:
her2group
09-08-2006, 07:06 PM
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***Request for those of you finished with/finishing one year of Herceptin***
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Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I finished Herceptin on June 20, 2006...
Hi,
I finished Herceptin on June 20, 2006 after weekly infusions for one year. My post nasal drip is much better. I still have insomnia, not sure it was from the Herceptin. My energy level is...
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her2group
08-09-2006, 08:13 PM
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Rhonda H Finishes Herceptin on Thursday
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1,973
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Susan Rankin
Hi Rhonda, Congratulations on finishing...
Hi Rhonda,
Congratulations on finishing Herceptin. I finished my Herceptin June 20 and doing very well. I decided to keep my port in five years since date of diagnosis, July 2004.
Take...
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her2group
07-12-2006, 04:40 PM
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13
I am done!
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1,457
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Juanita Congratulations on fisnishing...
Juanita
Congratulations on fisnishing your Herceptin. I also finished on June 20. I really think I ams starting to feel better. I think my energy level is better. My nose does not run as...
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her2group
07-05-2006, 05:24 PM
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2
Actonel, Fosamax, and other Biphosphonate users (Zometa, Aredia) CAUTION...
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1,191
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I had a dexa scan or bone density...
Hi,
I had a dexa scan or bone density test which showed early osteopenia after chemo. I was on Herceptin for one year. I was given the option to start Fosamex but I declined. After reading...
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her2group
07-05-2006, 02:47 PM
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26
Femara side effects?
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3,420
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Femara Side Effects
Hi Deborah,
I have been on Femara now for over six weeks. I originally started on Arimidex in May of 2005, and had Herceptin weekly for one year starting in June 2005. I finished a year of...
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her2group
07-05-2006, 02:41 PM
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Femara side effects?
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3,420
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Femara Side Effects
Hi Kim,
I live in Concord, NC. Pinehurst is a lovely resort. Golfer's paradise! I think you would love the area. The summer can be very hot, but the fall and spring are very comfortable. Our...
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her2group
06-28-2006, 01:08 PM
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Any Stage II or III' Ladies getting Herceptin beyond Year Two
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3,094
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I am Stage 2 and my oncologist said...
Hi,
I am Stage 2 and my oncologist said one year. I don't feel secure being without it but he said you have the Femara protecting you from a recurrence. I had one positive node, the sentinel,...
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her2group
06-27-2006, 08:44 PM
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25
Life AFTER Herceptin
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4,659
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Life After Herceptin
Kat,
I started Arimidex in May of 2005 when I finished radiation. I then started Herceptin in June 2005, weekly, for one year. I changed over to Femara about six weeks ago and my joint pain is...
Forum:
her2group
06-24-2006, 09:41 PM
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25
Life AFTER Herceptin
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4,659
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I started taking Arimidex in May of...
Hi,
I started taking Arimidex in May of 2005. I started weekly Herceptin in June of 2005. Just had my last infusion on June 20, 2006. I just changed over to Femera six weeks ago due to joint...
Forum:
her2group
06-23-2006, 03:32 PM
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45
Anyone on HERCEPTIN+AROMATASE INHIBITORS?
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9,567
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I finished Herceptin this past Tuesday....
Hi,
I finished Herceptin this past Tuesday. I had been on it for one year, weekly infusions. I started Herceptin and Arimidex at the same time. I have recently changed to Femara hoping it will...
Forum:
her2group
06-23-2006, 01:57 PM
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22
My Last Herceptin Infusion
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2,712
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Leaving Port In Or Take Out After Herceptin
Hi,
My oncologist recommended I leave the port in for two years following treatment. It does not bother me at all and I think I will have to go in once a month to have it flushed. I pray I will...
Forum:
her2group
06-20-2006, 07:51 PM
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My Last Herceptin Infusion
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2,712
Posted By
Susan Rankin
My Last Herceptin Infusion
I did have my last Herceptin treatment today. It is nice to have it behind me but if my oncologist would say let's do it for another year, I would be ready. I feel like I have lost my security...
Forum:
her2group
06-20-2006, 07:37 PM
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Low Platelet count = Neumega?
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2,594
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Low Platelet Count - Neumega
Chelee,
I have experienced low platelets for about twenty years (around 125). When I got breast cancer and started chemo, my platelets started dropping. With the chemo they would go down a...
Forum:
her2group
06-19-2006, 04:55 PM
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22
My Last Herceptin Infusion
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2,712
Posted By
Susan Rankin
My Last Herceptin Infusion
Hi,
Tomorrow I will have my last Herceptin infusion. I started weekly Herceptin on June 21, 2005. I will post on how I feel after I have been off of the drug for awhile. I hope my joint pain will...
Forum:
her2group
06-15-2006, 07:00 PM
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24
Thursday June 15 - madubois63
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2,395
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Take one day at a time. I am so happy for the...
Take one day at a time. I am so happy for the good news. My prayers are with you and so good to hear from you. I check every day to check on your progress.
Susan
Forum:
her2group
06-13-2006, 09:07 PM
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28
quick update from madubois63
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3,233
Posted By
Susan Rankin
MaryAnn, My prayers are with you. I...
MaryAnn,
My prayers are with you. I look for your update every day. My best friend has IBC. She had a stem cell transplant seven years ago and has been NED for seven years. She is back at work...
Forum:
her2group
06-11-2006, 08:32 PM
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24
Need Advice On Poor Veins
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3,064
Posted By
Susan Rankin
Hi, I had a port put in below my left...
Hi,
I had a port put in below my left collarbone the day I had my first chemo in September 2004. The surgeon left the needle in so I could go down to chemo and get my infusion without the nurse...
Forum:
her2group
06-10-2006, 05:56 PM
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4
A woman making a difference
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1,558
Posted By
Susan Rankin
A Woman Making A difference
Hi,
Thank you for the video. She is an inspiration to all.
Susan
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