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Forum: her2group 01-05-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Natalie I don't blame you for being concerned,...

Natalie
I don't blame you for being concerned, so much is unknown and unknowable. My markers have always been very low, but even small upward trends have been validated by scans. When is the last...
Forum: her2group 01-04-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,011
Posted By VirginiaGirl
It's great to hear good news! Thanks for sharing,...

It's great to hear good news! Thanks for sharing, and good luck all the way to N.E.D.!
Forum: her2group 01-04-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,910
Posted By VirginiaGirl
I also recommend a port. I'm on my second. With...

I also recommend a port. I'm on my second. With my initial dx I had one, and it was quite large and stuck out a lot and was not covered by a swimsuit. I had it taken out after I finished tx. Now I...
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,632
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Smile Thanks for the link for the cancer sucks items,...

Thanks for the link for the cancer sucks items, lots to chuckle over there! My daughter has a little airbrush tattoo thing and we were gonna make a stencil for a tattoo saying just that! A sense of...
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,770
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Steph, Thanks for sharing your happy news....

Steph,
Thanks for sharing your happy news. Today, I didn't read too much of it, so this was a pleasure. Hard as it is sometimes, enjoy "normalcy" and have an extra-special happy holiday!
Peace,...
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By VirginiaGirl
I nearly puked Berry Delight up in the CT room...

I nearly puked Berry Delight up in the CT room the first time! That stuff is disgusting! That's why I like the PET/CT combo, no nasty stuff to drink! But I don't know if you can do it separately from...
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,447
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Bud & Patty, my thoughts and prayers are...

Dear Bud & Patty, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace and Blessings
Liz
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Carol, So sorry to hear the news. Know that...

Carol,
So sorry to hear the news. Know that prayers and thoughts of healing are being sent your way. When I was feeling discouraged recently, my sister-in-law sent me this as her personal...
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,772
Posted By VirginiaGirl
God bless you, Julissa, and your family during...

God bless you, Julissa, and your family during this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace,
Liz
Forum: her2group 12-11-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,415
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Thanks for the input everybody! It's amazing how...

Thanks for the input everybody! It's amazing how differently everyone responds to the various drugs. No sign of any hair loss yet, anyway! As for the alternative chemo I did, it's called insulin...
Forum: her2group 12-05-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,872
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Or maybe this is more what you had in mind: check...

Or maybe this is more what you had in mind: check out under "articles of interest" the postings on can a Mediterranean diet synergize with/replace herceptin in her2+ bc treatment? (Sorry, I don't...
Forum: her2group 12-05-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,401
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Lisa, hoping today finds you feeling better,...

Dear Lisa, hoping today finds you feeling better, stronger, and very "un-poop" like. Sending prayers your way.
God bless
Forum: her2group 12-05-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,093
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Steve, seems like it's been one thing after...

Dear Steve, seems like it's been one thing after another, and it's scary not knowing when to do what, like when to worry. Glad Sarah is being taken care of, hope everything goes well for her today...
Forum: her2group 12-05-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,872
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Val, I don't know if this is exactly what...

Val,
I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but I tried an alternative chemo last year after initial dx called insulin potentiation therapy (IPT). I went to see an MD at Central...
Forum: her2group 11-30-2006, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,415
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Vanessa, thanks for your response. I'm kind of...

Vanessa, thanks for your response. I'm kind of confused about what to expect with hair loss now. When I went yesterday the nurse told me I may not lose all my hair and don't go shaving it off just...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,205
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Cindy, I was 39 at initial dx and refused...

Cindy, I was 39 at initial dx and refused tamoxifen coz I didn't want to mess around w/ my hormones any more than necessary. Plus, from what I read at the time, after 5 years on tamoxifen it can...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 05:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,507
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Lisa, I agree that you need to get a...

Dear Lisa,
I agree that you need to get a second or third opinion. That arrogant doc will not be helpful to you. The first onc I saw told me my cancer treatment was "a no brainer" an attitude which...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 05:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,415
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Vanessa, I'm really glad to hear you're doing...

Vanessa,
I'm really glad to hear you're doing well on herceptin & taxotere. I've been doing hormonal approach w/ herceptin but have not responded to it and now have a spot on my liver. I'm due to...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,994
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Susan, glad your first Herceptin went well. I,...

Susan, glad your first Herceptin went well. I, too, have had very little trouble from the 3 txs I've received so far. Best of luck!
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 04:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Kevin & Sue, Everyone's replies have said...

Dear Kevin & Sue,
Everyone's replies have said it all. My family & I found after my dx that researching info on the net was a lifesaver - though definitely scarely, it gave me a greater sense of...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 04:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,103
Posted By VirginiaGirl
It took a month from the time I found the lump to...

It took a month from the time I found the lump to finally confirm dx - gyn visit, mammagram, ultrasound, core biopsy. Then things started moving a little more quickly. My surgeon wanted full battery...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,358
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Julissa, I'm so sorry to hear your mom is...

Dear Julissa, I'm so sorry to hear your mom is not doing well. It sounds like it has been a long road for all of you. Your mom must be so very proud to have such a loving, supportive daughter. My...
Forum: her2group 11-23-2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Bev & Becky, thanks for your replies. My onc was...

Bev & Becky, thanks for your replies. My onc was at first disregarding my tumor marker #s coz so low until I pointed out the trend, so I'm glad he is taking this seriously and acting on it. I was...
Forum: her2group 11-23-2006, 06:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,606
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Dear Kim, Congrats on your 5 year...

Dear Kim,

Congrats on your 5 year anniversary, and upcoming 10 year, too! It's always great to hear happy news about this! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Forum: her2group 11-21-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By VirginiaGirl
Rising 27.29 tumor marker levels

I was interested to hear people's experiences with their tumor marker levels rising after starting tamoxifen. My numbers have always been very low, but the trend has been for my numbers to rise. A...
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