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Forum: her2group 06-07-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By Melissa
Re: Radiation questions??

Hello,

1 - yes my breast turned red and still to this day is a little darker than my other breast. I'm pretty fair.

2 - tiredness is probably different for everyone - I was worse through...
Forum: her2group 05-01-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,069
Posted By Melissa
how to get zometa?

Hello all,

I have recently been dignosed with osteoporosis and want to take zometa but my oncologist said no since I have no complications with Fasomax. I've been reading about Zometa and would...
Forum: her2group 02-28-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,323
Posted By Melissa
Re: Is there anyone who could not take AI's?

What does your doctor mean by affecting your liver? My enzymes, at times, are elevated while taking arimidix. My oncologist says this happens in 2% of patients. Over time my elevated liver enymes...
Forum: her2group 09-28-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,418
Posted By Melissa
Re: I Need a Pep Talk...Very Discouraged Today

Denise,

My doctor said almost the exact sentence to me. I remember the day... my husband and I too shocked to say anything. Hey - I'm still here and my third grader is now in ninth grade, (on...
Forum: her2group 09-22-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,053
Posted By Melissa
Re: Liver dysfunction

Hey just wanted to say I also had elevated liver enzymes two years out from treatment. It turns out everything was fine and my oncologist said tamoxifin or arimidix can cause elevated liver enzymes...
Forum: her2group 09-07-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,516
Posted By Melissa
Re: Any other stage iii er pr positives?

Hello,

I think my markers are somewhat like yours. I believe not only cancers are different but also individuals effected by the cancer are all different. I think both determine how the cancer...
Forum: her2group 04-20-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,941
Posted By Melissa
Re: Started Intrathecal Herceptin Today

Courtney,

I have faith that this treatment will work!
Forum: her2group 04-20-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By Melissa
generics

Just curious if anyone is taking the generic form of arimidex? I know it's suppose to be the same medication but since on the generic my hot flashes and joint pain has eased a lot. This shld be good...
Forum: her2group 10-14-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,766
Posted By Melissa
Wink Re: Liver Enzyme ?

Hello Pink Girl,

Don't worry just yet. I posted, oh let me see, about two years ago with the same question. A few others also posted. Anyway come to find out, Arimidix can cause high liver...
Forum: her2group 02-24-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Posted By Melissa
Re: comparing AI'S

Thanks to everyone for the info. I guess we will have to wait for the head-to-head comparisons.

Yes, BonnieR, I agree. I was dumbstruck when the nurse said this to me. It made me feel as if she...
Forum: her2group 02-23-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Posted By Melissa
comparing AI'S

Hello all,

I have a question about the AI'S. I was on arimidix for two yrs but changed because of terrible joint pain and then Femara and it gave me constant diarrhea and now the onc has switched...
Forum: her2group 01-28-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,214
Posted By Melissa
Dear Hermiracles, Beyond wonderful news. I...

Dear Hermiracles,

Beyond wonderful news. I am so happy for you, your husband and your babies. You are truly a miracle and you have such a beautiful family. May many more blessings come your way.
Forum: her2group 01-23-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,865
Posted By Melissa
Norwegian, Seeing a lymphedema specialist every...

Norwegian,
Seeing a lymphedema specialist every second week is not enough. With lymphedema you need to go 3 -4 times/week for 3-4 weeks. I know several women that have had a lot of success with...
Forum: her2group 01-19-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,963
Posted By Melissa
Shobha, Your aunt is in my prayers. Grace,...

Shobha,

Your aunt is in my prayers. Grace, my daughter is also including her in bed-time prayers. She is blessed to have you in her life.
Forum: her2group 01-16-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,615
Posted By Melissa
Celeste, You know you might change your mind...

Celeste,
You know you might change your mind about reconstruction ( it can always be done at a later date). At first I didn't want reconstruction but I take my daughters to the pool a lot during...
Forum: her2group 01-14-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,615
Posted By Melissa
Hello, I opted for the double. I don't...

Hello,
I opted for the double. I don't believe it reduces your chance of a recurrence (same cancer), however it does reduce your chance of a new cancer in the other breast by about 98%. I was at...
Forum: her2group 01-14-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,258
Posted By Melissa
Kim This is GREAT news. If you don't mind me...

Kim
This is GREAT news. If you don't mind me asking which center do you go to for treatment. I'm in VA and I drive up to the Lombardi Center,
Forum: her2group 01-14-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,782
Posted By Melissa
Mjo, It sounds like you are having the same...

Mjo,
It sounds like you are having the same issues as me. My liver enzymes are also high. The different enzymes change, sometimes one is high the other normal and then it changes. At first my onc...
Forum: her2group 01-13-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,324
Posted By Melissa
You're my idol. Sending prayers to you.

You're my idol.
Sending prayers to you.
Forum: her2group 01-13-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,175
Posted By Melissa
Hi, Yes drink plenty of water and if possible...

Hi,
Yes drink plenty of water and if possible get lots of rest. Allow others to help , they wouldn't ask if they didn't want to help. I will have you in my thoughts tomorrow, let us know how it...
Forum: her2group 01-13-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,782
Posted By Melissa
Hi, I've been on arimidix for two years now and...

Hi,
I've been on arimidix for two years now and my good cholesterol went down (40)while my bad cholesterol went up (124). My doctor is waiting to see if it improves. I am not overweight as a...
Forum: her2group 12-02-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,936
Posted By Melissa
So true... Most of the time I'm not signed in,...

So true...
Most of the time I'm not signed in, just reading post, news etc. But I have to tell you, All OF YOU, not a day goes by that I don't think of ones struggling with cancer. I pray for...
Forum: her2group 12-02-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,697
Posted By Melissa
I know exacting how you feel. For the past month...

I know exacting how you feel. For the past month I also have had headaches along w/ pressure. I started on Claritan and now I'm better, as a matter of fact the headaches are gone. I live in Va and...
Forum: her2group 11-22-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,938
Posted By Melissa
Hi, My white cells continued being low while on...

Hi,
My white cells continued being low while on Herceptin. My oncologist was concerned but three months after finishing Herceptin my counts returned to normal. My white cell count is still barely...
Forum: Keeping Your Mind Off of BC 10-19-2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 28,679
Posted By Melissa
The Nomads

The Nomads
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