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Forum: her2group 10-08-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,554
Posted By Ginagce
Oh Happy Day!

Congratulations! Can't wait to be able to say that.

Godspeed to you!

Ginagce
Forum: her2group 10-08-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,120
Posted By Ginagce
Covered or Not?

There's a great book here in PA called "Breast Cancer: Covered or Not?".

It was written by Dr. Linda Rhodes and Pat Halpin-Murphy, President of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, a political action...
Forum: her2group 08-16-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,834
Posted By Ginagce
Hello Marejo

I too like to "chat" so I'll start going back in room to see if anyone in there.
Perhaps I'll bump into you.

As Rhoda said, moderated chats are scheduled and although I only was able to attend...
Forum: her2group 08-12-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,162
Posted By Ginagce
Info on Trial?

Can someone please provide me with the website or, more information on the trial. Is this the same trial that Dr. Peeples is running out of Pennsylvania?

Thank you in advance.

Ginagce
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,919
Posted By Ginagce
Thumbs up Mammography Helpful

I tell women this all the time....I've been diagnosed with cancer twice in both breasts (DCIS/LCIS 97-IDC/IDC 04 with lymph node positive) and never ever had a lump. Mammography saved my life!
...
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Posted By Ginagce
Thanks

Tom. Very interesting site. I had completely forgotten about Maitake D...I had put my husband on it when he was sick and think I'm gonna go ahead and order and begin using it myself.

I used to...
Forum: her2group 08-10-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,406
Posted By Ginagce
Health Insurance Problems

I just learned something that I was not aware of and perhaps can be of help.

Due to my work situation I was just advised that I am being dropped by my health insurance provider. I no longer...
Forum: her2group 08-07-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,236
Posted By Ginagce
Dear Dear Kat

My god you are brave. I don't know that I could stand up to what you are dealing with.

I will keep my opinion of your husband to myself for now as that won't help matters any. But if I were...
Forum: her2group 07-14-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By Ginagce
Happy Birthday!

50 & Fabulous

Ginagce
Forum: her2group 07-14-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,592
Posted By Ginagce
I began having anxiety when I was caregiver for...

I began having anxiety when I was caregiver for my husband who had non-hodgkins lymphoma, and was diagnosed with breast cancer myself.

That was in 1997. Since then I have tried various...
Forum: her2group 07-14-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,416
Posted By Ginagce
Congratulations

On finishing up with Herceptin. We must have started around the same time as I too have just finished my one year anniversary. I however have opted to continue with it for awhile due to my...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By Ginagce
Wink Diep

I too had bilaterals. One proph. Had DIEP reconstruction at same time. You're right, not for the feint hearted but totally totally doable.

I had my surgery in Baltimore. Dr. Chang now at Mercy...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,150
Posted By Ginagce
Herceptin Year 2

I too asked about continuing with herceptin at my last onc visit. The end of this month would be my one year marker. She said she thinks it's a good idea to keep going until more data is avail on 1...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Ginagce
Cool Bi-weekly neulasta shots at home and B12 shots...

Bi-weekly neulasta shots at home and B12 shots here and there kept me going....more or less.

Good luck to you and hang in there...this too shall pass.
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,236
Posted By Ginagce
And as for your husband, sounds like he doesn't...

And as for your husband, sounds like he doesn't deserve to gaze on your survivor beauty!
Forum: her2group 06-29-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,236
Posted By Ginagce
Hi Kat

Great answers from the men don't you think? Right on!

I'm a mess right now after bilaterals, chemo, herceptin, arimidex, back surgery, etc. etc. you know the rest.

But you know what, I can...
Forum: her2group 05-16-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,573
Posted By Ginagce
Sorry Ladies

It's actually the breastcancer.org that sponsors it through a website called meetup.com.

Here's the Philadelphia addy......http://bcs.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/philadelphia/

I had attempted to...
Forum: her2group 05-15-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,573
Posted By Ginagce
Support Group Help

Bless you for reaching out to others who are new to our "world".

The Living Beyond Breast Cancer group has a wonderful toolkit to create a support group. Check it out.

www.lbbc.org...
Forum: her2group 05-15-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By Ginagce
Pain Relief

I have experienced more bone and joint pain since starting Arimidex and Herceptin than I ever did on Taxol.

I find that walking is the best thing I can do for pain. I know it seems like the last...
Forum: her2group 05-15-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,647
Posted By Ginagce
...not relevant but

my husband had non-hodgkins lymphoma. He died in 1998. After that I ran as fast as I could from cancer and all things related. It was only with this diagnosis that I think I really recognized that...
Forum: her2group 05-15-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,647
Posted By Ginagce
To Lani re DCIS & LCIS

I'm sorry I can't be more specific about this but I too was diagnosed with DCIS in left breast and LCIS in both breasts in 1997. At the time my husband was just getting out of rehab after a...
Forum: her2group 05-07-2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,596
Posted By Ginagce
As prevention

I recently had my first infusion of zometa along with my herceptin. In my case it will be given every 6 months for ostopenia; and hopefully to prevent bone mets.

I'm one of the unusual cases...
Forum: her2group 05-07-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 24,291
Posted By Ginagce
I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know...

I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know you beyond reading your postings and being in awe of both you and Linda and your passionate fight. I do however know some of the journey you and she...
Forum: her2group 04-27-2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By Ginagce
P.s.

And thank you for reminding me of something I hadn't thought about in awhile, my husband's fierce hugs. I do miss them and still consider myself the luckiest girl alive to have had them.
Forum: her2group 04-27-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By Ginagce
Thanks Vi

for sharing your experience. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Several years ago I too brought my husband home to die with the loving care of family and hospice.

I will pray that your...
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