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Forum: her2group 03-28-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,733
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Angry Gosh - your Onc wins the prize today for stupid thoughtless comments!

Sorry that you had to go through that, it really is the last thing you need! You have my lousy Onc comment beat. You are right to change. This experience with cancer made me realize how hard we...
Forum: her2group 03-28-2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,396
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Question Brain MRI only for stage 4? blood pressure problems?

Hi - I have been asking for a brain MRI now my last two visits. One rejected it right away. My new Onc says it is more for stage four patients that I don't need one (stage 3a). Any thoughts on...
Forum: her2group 03-27-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,659
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
me too! I love that this site has been here for...

me too! I love that this site has been here for me and would like a way to tell others.... KimLewis@Wilkes.net.
Forum: her2group 03-27-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Sorry if this is a dumb question - does the last...

Sorry if this is a dumb question - does the last statement about "more preventative measures" mean that there are some or that more need to be developed? Thanks for all the great posts Lani!
kim
Forum: her2group 03-23-2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,624
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Hi - Thanks for asking the question! I am in the...

Hi - Thanks for asking the question! I am in the midst of a hard time right now as I am looking for an Onc who would not dismiss a brain MRI out of hand. So far I have had 3 no's and it is...
Forum: her2group 03-13-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,738
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
I had a R mastectomy 3 weeks ago and went for my...

I had a R mastectomy 3 weeks ago and went for my Herceptin treatment the week after surgery. No problems to speak of. I did have fluid on this side that I didn't have with the L while not on...
Forum: her2group 03-09-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Hi - thanks for your responses. I had heard...

Hi - thanks for your responses. I had heard there was a treatment center in Elkin but never could find anyone who had been there. Can you give me the name of your Onc Sassy? In a way I would like...
Forum: her2group 03-08-2006, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
chemo/rad follow up, new Onc - reccomendations?

I presently have 2 Oncologists. One 2 1/2 hours away at Duke whom I like but find that the wait in the office is another 2 1/2 hours! So an appointment is a whole day ordeal. The other is closer...
Forum: her2group 02-27-2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,576
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Someone said that it might be the speed in which...

Someone said that it might be the speed in which the Herceptin is given. I had no problem untill they put it up to the fastest delivery(about 40 minutes). Last time I asked that they slow it down a...
Forum: her2group 02-27-2006, 02:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,320
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Unhappy Mastectomy problems...

Hi, I recently had a prophylactic R.mast. after having a L. mast. 5cm lobular tumor w/her2+ and erpr+ 7pos. nodes removed about 6 months previous. I had no problems with the first mastectomy. I felt...
Forum: her2group 01-24-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 963
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Hi Liz, My 18 year old daughter had just moved...

Hi Liz, My 18 year old daughter had just moved there- 20 blocks away, in August of that year to start college. She has been there ever since. She now works full time at the UN. I was dx in 05...
Forum: her2group 01-21-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Thanks everyone for the great answers - it is...

Thanks everyone for the great answers - it is amazing how desperate I was to look "normal" at first and now I just wanna be me... and live! February 17th I will be completely free from ever having...
Forum: her2group 01-20-2006, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Question reconstruction- deconstruction

A couple of questions;
I am being given the hard sell treatment by my surgeon for reconstruction of my breasts. I feel that being stage 3a and 7 lymph nodes involved makes having breasts just not...
Forum: her2group 01-20-2006, 06:00 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 49,322
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
I am a potter and pottery teacher. The cancer...

I am a potter and pottery teacher. The cancer gave birth to my most recent sculpture on display at our local gallery. It has been well received and I have gotten a lot of comments on it. Most...
Forum: her2group 01-15-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Thanks for answering Becky - I will ask about...

Thanks for answering Becky - I will ask about these specifically. I am bouncing back and forth between my Onc at Duke Medical and my local Onc. Hopefully one will listen... The oposing viewpoints...
Forum: her2group 01-15-2006, 04:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Thumbs down best tests for reoccurance and Tamoxifen vs other treatments?

Hi - is there a standard test for keeping yourself checked for cancer reoccurance? I hear the term tumor markers, and as I am still in treatment not sure when that starts or if there is something...
Forum: her2group 01-15-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Question lenth of time for Herceptin treatment?

I am confused, it seems like lots of people are having ongoing herceptin treatments with no end in site. I have read recently that they are testing short term treatments with sucess. My Oncologist...
Forum: her2group 11-28-2005, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,945
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
question re:misdiagnosis

sorry to say I have no suggestions. I am curious about your case as I have had some suggest that I sue over misdiagnosis. My tumor wasn't discovered till it was 5cm with 7/20 lymph nodes positive. ...
Forum: her2group 11-28-2005, 06:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,281
Posted By Kimberly Lewis
Question allergic response to Taxol indicator of response to Herceptin?

I am just now getting a port for Herceptin treatments to start. My 4th radiation today.... I had a bad allergic reaction to taxol and am wondering if that makes me more susceptable to having a bad...
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