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Forum: her2group 01-04-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,273
Posted By MichelleMoon
Question Brain met treatment w/ Xeloda/Temodar

Hi there,

As if stopping lung mets a few months ago wasn't enough display of my character :), now I need to beat back brain mets. I have a scattering of small lesions, the largest being 4 mm. ...
Forum: her2group 12-28-2006, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,912
Posted By MichelleMoon
You would think!

Much of this is repetitive, but I was interested in my BRCA status to help determine if/when I should have my ovaries removed. Breast cancer sucks, but the poor detection methods for ovarian really...
Forum: her2group 12-27-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By MichelleMoon
Pain or pulling?

Hi Jenna,

I had my TRAM flap after radiation, so I can't offer advise on your situation. I did experience a stiff or pulling feeling in my abdomen for some time (several months) after the TRAM...
Forum: her2group 12-26-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,163
Posted By MichelleMoon
Me, too

Angela,

I'm sorry for you. I know how painful the stage IV news was for me, too.

My breast cancer diagnosis helped energize me into adopting a healthier lifestyle. I lost 30 lbs and...
Forum: her2group 12-18-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By MichelleMoon
Offering my prayers

I'll be offering my prayers for peace. Thanks for rallying the troups, Rhonda.

Michelle
Forum: her2group 11-17-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,172
Posted By MichelleMoon
Kim, Congratulations and thanks for sharing...

Kim,

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your GREAT news with us all! Hearing your story gives us stage IV survivors much hope.
Forum: her2group 11-14-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By MichelleMoon
Thanks for the advice about testing, Jessica and...

Thanks for the advice about testing, Jessica and Kate. Even though a PET won't change my new treatment plan (Herceptin only), having (temporary?!) peace of mind through confirmation that this is...
Forum: her2group 11-14-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By MichelleMoon
Mets under control - what now?

Hello fellow survivors,

I have lurked since being dianosed with Stage 4 lung mets in June. First, let me tell you how inspirational and informative many of you have been the last few months. When...
Forum: her2group 11-03-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,193
Posted By MichelleMoon
I'm in Naperville, but I received my initial...

I'm in Naperville, but I received my initial treatment in '99 at Univ of Chicago. I received AWESOME care by Dr. Philip Hoffman (oncology). I forget the names of all the genetic counselors, but Dr....
Forum: her2group 11-03-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,193
Posted By MichelleMoon
One more...

Oh, and to my knowledge BRCA 1, 2 and HER2neu status are all separate issues. They can all act independently of one another (and do!). Your BRCA 1/2 status never changes...it's in your genes. If...
Forum: her2group 11-03-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,193
Posted By MichelleMoon
Genetic testing and decisions

Seven years ago when I had genetic testing, counseling was a mandatory aspect of the process. If it isn't now, you should insist on a lengthy conversation with someone specializing in oncology...
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