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Forum: her2group 11-19-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,899
Posted By KellyA
Lisa- Thank you for posting. Sometimes I...

Lisa-

Thank you for posting. Sometimes I feel like I'm crazy because I'm so paranoid about sugar, meat,- you name it. I haven't even been able to enjoy 1 "celebratory" drink for the end of...
Forum: her2group 11-15-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,799
Posted By KellyA
Hi Audrey! Thank you so much for posting! ...

Hi Audrey!

Thank you so much for posting! I am happy that you are doing so wonderfully and it is always great to hear stories like yours. I hope that things continue to go well for you-
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Forum: her2group 11-15-2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,967
Posted By KellyA
Thanks for your help!

Lani-

Thank you for your help with this. As much as it is not wonderful news, I embrace ANY information that might help me to be as educated and prepared as I can. My dilemma is just what you...
Forum: her2group 11-15-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,967
Posted By KellyA
her2 and brain mets

One more question, Lani-

The article stated that most brain mets developed after systemic disease had begun- does this mean that they usually develop later in more advanced cases where there were...
Forum: her2group 11-15-2006, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,967
Posted By KellyA
Brain mets in Her2

Lani-

So is this saying that not only do her2+ patients have more brain mets, but that also her2+ er- have a higher rate than her2- er+ ?

Kelly
Forum: her2group 11-15-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,799
Posted By KellyA
er/pr-, her2 +

Hi there,

I was diagnosed in May '06, have finished chemo, about to begin rads, started Herceptin with chemo. Still kind of early, but will keep you informed as time goes on. Thanks for...
Forum: her2group 11-11-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,469
Posted By KellyA
Post- treatment tests

Tessa,

I do have one question- I totally understand that the extra scanning does not change the final outcome, however I still find it hard to believe that if you catch it early, that it's not...
Forum: her2group 11-09-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By KellyA
Blood Draws

Hi Maria,

I had a mast. on the left side with lymph disection. On the right side I had a propylactic mast. (there was no lymph disection). I cannot have blood drawn or BP's etc. in the left...
Forum: her2group 11-08-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,927
Posted By KellyA
When do you start counting?

O.K., I have a crazy question. Forgive my ignorance. I recently finished my chemo and am waiting to start rads and I was wondering... when exactly do you begin to count- 1 year out, 2 years out,...
Forum: her2group 11-05-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,469
Posted By KellyA
Hi there, You and I had almost identical dx....

Hi there,

You and I had almost identical dx. I just finished chemo, am on Herceptin and will start rads in three weeks. My oncologist and I have talked about how he'll test after tx, and he just...
Forum: her2group 11-02-2006, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By KellyA
port and chemo

Hi Louise,

I did have my port put in prior to chemo, however looking back on it now, I would have been fine to get it in the day after. I really felt absolutely fine for at least 48 hours after...
Forum: Articles of Interest 11-01-2006, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
Posted By KellyA
Si-Wu-Tang

Dear Lani,

Not sure if this answers your question or not, but when I researched this herb, it was very popular in easing "womanly dicomforts" and seemed to be a heavily used herb by acupunturists...
Forum: her2group 11-01-2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,833
Posted By KellyA
Dear Lidija, I am so sorry to hear about...

Dear Lidija,

I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I know that it must be very difficult for her family and friends to see her suffer. What a good friend you are to be so supportive and...
Forum: her2group 10-28-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,288
Posted By KellyA
Chemo on Right side

It might not apply here, but she opted for the masectomy to be extra safe. it may be that her sentinel node biopsy came back clean and they didn't need to do the node disection? - I don't know, I...
Forum: her2group 10-24-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,204
Posted By KellyA
Hi Jessica, I did have immediate...

Hi Jessica,

I did have immediate reconstruction after masectomy (Bi-lateral) using implants. We didn't know going in if they would be able to get the implants in or have to use expanders. It...
Forum: her2group 10-24-2006, 03:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,288
Posted By KellyA
Made me think differently!

I just watched the movie and loved it! It was realistic, yet very positive. It also made me think about something. I've had the "first stage" of reconstruction done and the implants are in. Now I...
Forum: her2group 10-17-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,765
Posted By KellyA
I know that this is going to sound silly, but I...

I know that this is going to sound silly, but I don't like to feel like I am "slipping". The thought of not being able to do what I used to do scares me to death. My boss told me early on that she...
Forum: her2group 10-17-2006, 03:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,765
Posted By KellyA
Thank you everyone

Thank you so much for your replies. It helps to hear from people who have been through it. My family and friends have been amazing, but just cannot help with some of the feelings that I have been...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,765
Posted By KellyA
Need some advice, input

I was diagnosed at 37 in May of this year with 2b, er/pr-, her2+, 3 nodes +. Had a double mastectomy, began chemo in June. Had 4 AC, dose dense and have completed 9 of 12 weekly Taxols. Started...
Forum: her2group 10-13-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 53,273
Posted By KellyA
Reconstruction before radiation

Hi there-

To answer your question- I did have reconstruction before radiation (with implants). Unfortuneately I did not really have much of a choice. I did not have enough tissue for two...
Forum: her2group 10-10-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 53,273
Posted By KellyA
Still in treatment- Dx 05/05/06 grade3, ...

Still in treatment-

Dx 05/05/06 grade3, ER/PR -, Her2 +++
Mastectomy 05/17/06 (double), immediate reconstruction
3 positive nodes, Stage 2b
4 AC, followed by 12 weekly Taxol, weekly...
Forum: her2group 10-01-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By KellyA
Smile Thank you very much for your responses- I was...

Thank you very much for your responses- I was worried about the treatment being as effective. Funny though, didn't lose my eyelashes or brows on adriamycin and they are GONE with the low Taxol- yet...
Forum: her2group 09-27-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,341
Posted By KellyA
Question question on Taxol treatments

I have a question about Taxol. My oncologist opted for 12 weekly taxol treatments at the last minute instead of 4 (one every two weeks). Having a hard time understanding why exactly. Has anyone...
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