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Forum: her2group 06-24-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,139
Posted By Berta
A little bummed this week.

I've been a little bummed this week. My aunt died on Saturday. She was 68 years old and a 2 year survivor. The BC didn't kill her. The chemo caused heart problems. She died of congestive heart...
Forum: her2group 06-19-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,483
Posted By Berta
I would suggest you try diffent things and things...

I would suggest you try diffent things and things your really didn't like before, it might surprise you. I never liked root beer but the only thing I really enjoyed drinking during chemo was diet...
Forum: her2group 06-19-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,266
Posted By Berta
Steph: i know how hard adjusting to a new onc can...

Steph: i know how hard adjusting to a new onc can be. Mine left during my chemo and I have had rent-a-docs ever since. I've had so many I don't remember them all. I live in rural Southern Indiana....
Forum: her2group 06-14-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,992
Posted By Berta
I was so scared I couldn't even say the word...

I was so scared I couldn't even say the word "Cancer" for a while after the diagnosis. Remember the thing about treatment is , you may not have some of the things you read about on this board. ...
Forum: her2group 06-11-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,995
Posted By Berta
Rinarina: My first chemo went much like yours...

Rinarina: My first chemo went much like yours but the second one was better because they gave me nuelasta which kept the white count from going so low. It seems they had to document the really low...
Forum: her2group 06-05-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,979
Posted By Berta
Lisa: You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ...

Lisa: You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Berta
Forum: her2group 06-05-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,962
Posted By Berta
Michele: Last year I gave the survivor's speech...

Michele: Last year I gave the survivor's speech at Relay. I also talked about how some postive things come from having had cancer (new appreciation of life, different priorities, etc) . I talked...
Forum: her2group 06-05-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,412
Posted By Berta
Rhonda: I can't be of much help. I have my last...

Rhonda: I can't be of much help. I have my last Herceptin treatment on July 14th and I also am hoping to have more energy, be able to lose weight more easily. I did have a few months between chemo...
Forum: her2group 05-30-2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,585
Posted By Berta
I have just learned that the Livestrong...

I have just learned that the Livestrong organization has a program called LegalHealth that provides legal counsel for Cancer Survivors. Maybe they can help. BERTA
Forum: her2group 05-24-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,585
Posted By Berta
Not only is there FMLA to cover 12 weeks but...

Not only is there FMLA to cover 12 weeks but cancer is also covered under the American's with Disability Act and that means they have to make "reasonable accomodations" for her.
Forum: her2group 05-24-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,858
Posted By Berta
Dawn: Lyn is in my thoughts and prayers. BERTA

Dawn: Lyn is in my thoughts and prayers. BERTA
Forum: her2group 05-21-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 50,813
Posted By Berta
I was diagnosed 11/4/04, Stage I tumor was 1.6...

I was diagnosed 11/4/04, Stage I tumor was 1.6 cm. I'm Her2+++ ER/PR-
I had lumpectomy, 4 rounds of Epirudicin and Cytoxan, 36 rads and have been on herceptin since July. Berta
Forum: her2group 05-09-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,203
Posted By Berta
I live in Southern Indiana, about an hour from...

I live in Southern Indiana, about an hour from Louisville, Ky. I am getting herceptin for Stage I. BERTA
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-09-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 45,885
Posted By Berta
I am Stage I. I took four rounds of epirudicin...

I am Stage I. I took four rounds of epirudicin and cytoxan ending in March 05. I was called back in for Herceptin in July. Since that time, I've had runny nose, night sweats, flaky nails and have...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 05-09-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 497,320
Posted By Berta
I am Stage I. I took four rounds of epirudicin...

I am Stage I. I took four rounds of epirudicin and cytoxan ending in March 05. I was called back in for Herceptin in July. Since that time, I've had runny nose, night sweats, flaky nails and have...
Forum: her2group 04-29-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,551
Posted By Berta
Al: I'm so sorry . My prayers are with you and...

Al: I'm so sorry . My prayers are with you and your family. BERTA
Forum: her2group 04-05-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By Berta
I don't know if this helps or not but I can tell...

I don't know if this helps or not but I can tell you that when my sister was diagnosed, my ob/gyn told me that this increased my risk. I was diagnosed approximately 18 months later. Berta
Forum: her2group 04-05-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,065
Posted By Berta
I too was told by my oncologist that an MRI was...

I too was told by my oncologist that an MRI was unnecessary without symptoms. He changed his mind when I developed headaches. Turned out to be stress headaches, thank goodness but I sleep much...
Forum: her2group 02-23-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,060
Posted By Berta
Lexi: I got the results of MRI back today. No...

Lexi: I got the results of MRI back today. No evidence of metastasis or any other brain abnormality. what a relief. I guess I am just having migraines and getting more nearsighted.I'm really glad...
Forum: her2group 02-22-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,060
Posted By Berta
Lexi: I've been having similar symptoms, probably...

Lexi: I've been having similar symptoms, probably just stress headaches and getting more nearsighted due to age and herceptin but I had an MRI today just in case. Results tomorrow. BERTA
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,001
Posted By Berta
Wonderful!

Wonderful!
Forum: her2group 02-16-2006, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,496
Posted By Berta
Steph: you're in my thoughts and prayers. BERTA

Steph: you're in my thoughts and prayers. BERTA
Forum: her2group 02-14-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,264
Posted By Berta
I was diagnosed Nov 04, Stage I, grade 3. So Far...

I was diagnosed Nov 04, Stage I, grade 3. So Far , so good. Berta
Forum: her2group 02-11-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,308
Posted By Berta
Attilash: I have worked in the mental health...

Attilash: I have worked in the mental health field for 31 years and also have served on licensure boards. Their behavior was unethical. By all means report them to whichever licensing authority...
Forum: her2group 02-08-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,818
Posted By Berta
Steph: Good luck. My thoughts and prayers are...

Steph: Good luck. My thoughts and prayers are with you. BERTA
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