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Forum: her2group 08-30-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,567
Posted By Lauriemn
Onc found a lump at 3 month check up, biopsy tomor

Well, I finished my year of Herceptin 3 months ago and was getting ready to have my recon in two weeks, when my onc found a small lump right under my mast scar.
I am so afraid that it was the...
Forum: her2group 08-25-2006, 05:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,971
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi Chelee, what I wanted to suggest is that you...

Hi Chelee, what I wanted to suggest is that you start tape recording your appointments with your onc. Many women do that so they don't miss any info and that way, if her behavior is as outrageous as...
Forum: her2group 08-16-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,071
Posted By Lauriemn
I will be having a Diep flap surgery in about 3...

I will be having a Diep flap surgery in about 3 weeks. I am about 1 1/2 years from my mastectomy. I would have had an implant, just because it is an easier surgery, but I had radiation, so implants...
Forum: her2group 08-14-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,673
Posted By Lauriemn
I was wondering, for the women who recurred after...

I was wondering, for the women who recurred after 2 years, are you er/pr+?

Laurie
Forum: her2group 08-07-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,071
Posted By Lauriemn
I don't know if you got information from them or...

I don't know if you got information from them or not, but I decided not to do it after finding out how much time you have to spend there. I have three young children and was hoping I could just fly...
Forum: her2group 08-05-2006, 05:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,619
Posted By Lauriemn
I also had symptoms of pms a few times, but yet...

I also had symptoms of pms a few times, but yet have not got my period back. I am 38 and finished my year of Herceptin 2 months ago. I had the fsh test done twice and it is very high, which indicates...
Forum: her2group 08-02-2006, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,405
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi sherry, I also suffered with sinus problems...

Hi sherry, I also suffered with sinus problems ever since doing AC. I went to an ENT who gave me two different prescription sprays. The pain was gone within a few weeks. I don't even take the sprays...
Forum: her2group 06-28-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi RB, what do you eat? After seeing this latest...

Hi RB, what do you eat? After seeing this latest study, I am trying to increase my omega 3s. I eat fish and take supplements, but was looking up the ratio of omega 3/ omega 6 in somewhat healthy...
Forum: her2group 06-27-2006, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,767
Posted By Lauriemn
I also got a rash on my hands. I went to my gp...

I also got a rash on my hands. I went to my gp who told me it was ezcema. She gave me a cream called triamcinolone acetonide, which I think is a steroid cream. It cleared it up within a week and I...
Forum: her2group 06-18-2006, 03:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,483
Posted By Lauriemn
I would also eat alot of watermelon and other...

I would also eat alot of watermelon and other fruits tht have a high water content, when I felt I just couldn't drink anything.


Laurie
Forum: her2group 06-18-2006, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By Lauriemn
I have areas along my masectomy incision that are...

I have areas along my masectomy incision that are tender. I had my mast on 3/24/05 and I have had areas of pain and tenderness ever since. the Herceptin did not seem to make it worse. I have been off...
Forum: her2group 05-31-2006, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,292
Posted By Lauriemn
I just finished my year of Herceptin and was...

I just finished my year of Herceptin and was suffering with sinus problems since having AC. My onc would give me antibiotics, which would work for awhile, but as soon as I went off, the pain came...
Forum: her2group 05-19-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lauriemn
I also did 4 AC, but did them dose dense, so did...

I also did 4 AC, but did them dose dense, so did them every two weeks. I had alot of nausea, even with taking the meds. I couldn't sleep, because of the decadron they give you. I had severe...
Forum: her2group 05-18-2006, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,510
Posted By Lauriemn
I believe it does slow your hair growth. I have...

I believe it does slow your hair growth. I have been going to the same stylist for 25 years. I went in for a haircut last week and she commented that she thought I would have had alot more hair than...
Forum: her2group 05-16-2006, 04:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,208
Posted By Lauriemn
I am stage 2 and have my last herceptin next week...

I am stage 2 and have my last herceptin next week ,after being on for a year. I want to stay on it because I have 3 young children. I know it can cause heart problems, but so far, my heart has been...
Forum: her2group 05-10-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,581
Posted By Lauriemn
Another good point the genetic counselor made was...

Another good point the genetic counselor made was she asked me why I was having the genetic test done. I had it because I was contemplating having a bi-lateral mastectomy and said it would help me...
Forum: her2group 05-10-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,581
Posted By Lauriemn
I also have a significant family history of...

I also have a significant family history of cancer and had the genetic testing. I do not have the gene.

when I met with the genetic counselor she was much less concerned with older members of the...
Forum: her2group 05-08-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi Diane It is also important to ask what % of...

Hi Diane
It is also important to ask what % of the time he has to do a tram flap instead. The first ps I saw had done 50 -60 dieps, but he said that he had to do a tram flap 50% of the time. It is a...
Forum: her2group 05-08-2006, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,262
Posted By Lauriemn
My onc also said no to a second year, unless the...

My onc also said no to a second year, unless the hera results are good. I have one Herceptin left and don't want to go off.

I was also thinking that getting a dose every 2-3 months would be a...
Forum: her2group 05-05-2006, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,537
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi John, I am 38 and just finishing up my year of...

Hi John, I am 38 and just finishing up my year of Herceptin. My endocronologist wanted me to start Hrt, but my onc and gyno both said no. They said I should wait at least 2 or 3 more years before...
Forum: her2group 04-26-2006, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,082
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi Chelee, tumor markers can be very unreliable....

Hi Chelee, tumor markers can be very unreliable. You can have mets and have normal numbers and your markers can be high even if you don't have mets. there are alot of oncs who don't even use them or...
Forum: her2group 04-17-2006, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,092
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi Chelee, I had 4 aAC and then 12 weekly...

Hi Chelee, I had 4 aAC and then 12 weekly taxol/Herceptin. I had different reactions after every treatment. I got a consistent dose through all of the rounds, yet my side effects varied tremendously....
Forum: her2group 04-04-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,573
Posted By Lauriemn
To Cheryl or anyone else that has asked their onc...

To Cheryl or anyone else that has asked their onc about use of bisphosphonates, Has anyone started taking any? I have my Herceptin next week and will ask my onc then. If you have, which one are you...
Forum: her2group 03-19-2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,210
Posted By Lauriemn
Barbara, I just received material about joining...

Barbara, I just received material about joining this trial and I am also finishing Herceptin soon. The nurse told me you can start the trial as soon as you finish Herceptin.

Cynthia, I posted a...
Forum: Clinical Trials 03-19-2006, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,347
Posted By Lauriemn
Hi Cynthia, I just received material about...

Hi Cynthia,

I just received material about the trial and am considering doing it. I would have to do it in Penn. and am wondering if you had to go back to be seen 48 hrs. after vaccination every...
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