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Forum: her2group 03-28-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By BethC
Flori, Keep up the good work - you're awesome! ...

Flori,
Keep up the good work - you're awesome!
Lov,e
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-26-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,644
Posted By BethC
Carol, I am very interested in your post. My...

Carol, I am very interested in your post. My breast surgeon said that she took quite a bit of tissue in my lumpectomy and that I will be smaller after I complete radiation. Of course, that side was...
Forum: her2group 03-21-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,316
Posted By BethC
Doug, I get the acne after every treatment - it...

Doug,
I get the acne after every treatment - it is the Herceptin. But the good news is that the acne means the medicine is working!! See the article in CURE magazine. Glad you're feeling better!
Forum: her2group 03-21-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,953
Posted By BethC
Tonya, Thinking of you today. How did it go...

Tonya,
Thinking of you today. How did it go with the surgeon? Keep us posted :)

Love,
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-21-2008, 05:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,316
Posted By BethC
I felt awful with the TCH. My oncologist changed...

I felt awful with the TCH. My oncologist changed my meds after the first round and it helped. If you are running a fever you need to get your white count checked to make sure you aren't...
Forum: her2group 03-20-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,929
Posted By BethC
My tumor was found during a diagnostic mammogram....

My tumor was found during a diagnostic mammogram. They did an ultrasound and then biopsy. I saw the breast surgeon and oncologist (at the same time at the medical center), and they ordered more...
Forum: her2group 03-19-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,348
Posted By BethC
Michelle, Our thoughts and prayers are with...

Michelle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-19-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,875
Posted By BethC
Congratulations! I had my port removed in...

Congratulations! I had my port removed in January due to some problems with my vein. The surgeon did it in her office just with a local anesthetic. There was some tugging due to scar tissue but no...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 03-17-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 526,223
Posted By BethC
I have been taking Herceptin every 3 weeks since...

I have been taking Herceptin every 3 weeks since October 1, 2007. For the first 18 weeks, I also had Taxotere and Carboplatin. Approximately 14 days after the infusion, I start breaking out with...
Forum: her2group 03-16-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,846
Posted By BethC
Kate, I know you are glad to be home. Just take...

Kate, I know you are glad to be home. Just take it easy and do anything that you think sounds good. I personally think that KitKat candy bars help with fatigue :)

Love,
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-16-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,777
Posted By BethC
Michelle, I started radiation last Thursday and...

Michelle,
I started radiation last Thursday and it is going fine. It takes about 3 minutes and I don't feel anything at all. They said fatigue and skin irritation could occur, but it wouldn't be...
Forum: her2group 03-16-2008, 07:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,777
Posted By BethC
Michelle, I'm sorry you are so miserable! ...

Michelle, I'm sorry you are so miserable! Definitely talk to your oncologist about the nausea - they should be able to give you more medicine. After my first session, my oncologist tripled the...
Forum: her2group 03-10-2008, 05:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,628
Posted By BethC
I'll be excited to ditch the wig! Actually, I...

I'll be excited to ditch the wig! Actually, I haven't been wearing it very much lately because I"m afraid the tape will pull out the new hair in the front (where I definitely want to keep it!) I'm...
Forum: her2group 03-09-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,830
Posted By BethC
Kate, So sorry you crashed! I hope you are...

Kate,
So sorry you crashed! I hope you are feeling better soon!
Love,
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-08-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,628
Posted By BethC
Mary Anne, I'm glad you mentioned the itchy...

Mary Anne,
I'm glad you mentioned the itchy scalp. It's really itchy and dandruff too. I wasn't sure if that was common to have.
Forum: her2group 03-07-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By BethC
Patty, I had the same thing every time. I had...

Patty,
I had the same thing every time. I had TCH. They gave me tylenol which helped with the feverish feeling. I also got an acne type rash each treatment. It was a bummer having acne and hot...
Forum: her2group 03-07-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,628
Posted By BethC
Smile My hair is growing!

I've been waiting and my hair is finally coming in! (I finished my last chemo on Jan. 16th.)
Forum: her2group 03-05-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By BethC
Thanks everyone! My doctor said she could do it...

Thanks everyone! My doctor said she could do it laprascopically so that is great. I went today for my CT/Simulation at radiology and start next Thursday. Seems pretty good compared to the chemo...
Forum: her2group 03-04-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By BethC
Oopherectomy vs. Lupron shots?

Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide if I should have an oopherectomy in April after the radiation is finished or have lupron shots and wait until the fall when the kids go back to school. I don't...
Forum: her2group 03-04-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,799
Posted By BethC
You go girl! Love Beth

You go girl!

Love
Beth
Forum: her2group 03-04-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,264
Posted By BethC
Karen, I hope the carbo goes well - you are in...

Karen,
I hope the carbo goes well - you are in my prayers.
Love,
Beth
Forum: her2group 02-29-2008, 07:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,421
Posted By BethC
I feel like I belong here. I draw inspiration...

I feel like I belong here. I draw inspiration from all the strong fighters and survivors on this board. They all, including you PinkGirl, give me hope for the future! So thank you!

Beth
Forum: her2group 02-27-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,278
Posted By BethC
Question about melatonin

Hi! I've been seeing "melatonin" on other threads but I've never heard of it. What is it and what is it for? Thanks!
Forum: her2group 02-25-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,794
Posted By BethC
Donna, I ended up calling my surgeon and going...

Donna,
I ended up calling my surgeon and going in to see her. She aspirated 70 cc's of lymph fluid! It feels so much better! She said sometimes that happens post surgery when your body is trying...
Forum: her2group 02-25-2008, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,078
Posted By BethC
I was told that the steroids also helped with the...

I was told that the steroids also helped with the nausea from the chemo. In fact, they increased mine after the first treatment and it helped a lot. Good luck!
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