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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 03-18-2008, 03:25 AM
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Views: 292,308
Posted By debski
I know!

Kat in the Delta

Yes - I understand completely. Sorry to barge in on the chat- but had to say that I feel the same. My oncologist is the most lovely woman you could imagine- so kind and seems...
Forum: her2group 02-14-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By debski
What a perfect excuse- just have neat alcohol. ...

What a perfect excuse- just have neat alcohol.

I also heard that melon skins are really teeming with bacteria.
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-07-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,640
Posted By debski
well I know it sounds mean but I 'm glad it's not...

well I know it sounds mean but I 'm glad it's not just me!

Yeah they split at the edges of the nails at the tip of the finger-even if I just hit them lightly against something.

Fat...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-01-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,640
Posted By debski
Smile splits in finger ends?

I know it's a small price to pay but they are surprisingly inconvenient and painful.

Anyone else got them?
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 02-01-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,308
Posted By debski
Thankyou-I will look up that link. The only...

Thankyou-I will look up that link. The only trouble is that Doctors have a strange way of brushing aside any suggestions that it might make you feel ill.

I am absolutely sure in my mind that I...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-31-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,308
Posted By debski
Funny that because initially I thought that I had...

Funny that because initially I thought that I had no side effects from the herceptin. But now I have only 5 treatments left I feel quite unwell. Joint pains, aching limbs very tired, blocked up...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-20-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,827
Posted By debski
About 9 out of 10 male breast cancers (90%) are...

About 9 out of 10 male breast cancers (90%) are oestrogen receptor positive (http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=1937), so hormone therapy is commonly used. Biological therapies ...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-20-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,827
Posted By debski
I have sent you a private message but you know...

I have sent you a private message but you know you can be very hopeful as DCIS is pre-cancerous. The cells have not escaped from the ducts.
I had breast cancer and DCIS in the margins of the lump...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-19-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,827
Posted By debski
Smile Quite right- tamoxifen is a chemical which blocks...

Quite right- tamoxifen is a chemical which blocks the action of natural oestrogens (UK spelling) . So it interferes with the signals that tell the cells to grow- so they don't! That's good. It...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-19-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,976
Posted By debski
Smile Do you think that it is natural to feel worried...

Do you think that it is natural to feel worried about ending a treatment? I am really looking forward to not having to go up to the top floor of the hospital every three weeks but then I am also...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-19-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By debski
Thankyou all so much for your support- it is good...

Thankyou all so much for your support- it is good to know that someone understands- even if you are all thousands of miles away. I think we should start a new thread- what's the most annoying thing...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-18-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,976
Posted By debski
You are not alone- I am still on herceptin and...

You are not alone- I am still on herceptin and quite honestly I think I am insane sometimes- but to be fair I think that started with the chemo. It's not the sort of thing you tell the oncologist...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-18-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By debski
Angry mood swings anyone?

Now I do understand that this might not have any link to herceptin but.....

I always was quite moody/hormonal but since the diagnosis I have become like a mad woman. Up and down , crying,...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-18-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 292,308
Posted By debski
Wink what I think are side effects!

I have been reading your posts with interest. I think I have the following side effects that are caused by herceptin but it's hard to be sure of anything at the moment.

fatigue
runny...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 07-03-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,059
Posted By debski
You go girl- all strength to you. Love...

You go girl- all strength to you.

Love Debbie
Forum: her2group 07-03-2007, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,990
Posted By debski
I have leg cramps at the moment and seem to sweat...

I have leg cramps at the moment and seem to sweat all night too. Perhaps that's why you lose minerals? Why do I only get the cramps at night?
Forum: her2group 07-01-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,753
Posted By debski
Smile I have read her two books

Her books are great- just what you need to give you hope. She is a real character. I think I'd better start running!
Forum: her2group 07-01-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,899
Posted By debski
sorry about the time delays- I am in England

sorry about the time delays- I am in England
Forum: her2group 07-01-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,899
Posted By debski
hmm... very curious.

My rash was called classic urticaria by a Doctor. It started one day out of the blue and was particularly noticable in areas under pressure or warm areas!!
Buttock, feet palms of hands and...
Forum: her2group 06-30-2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,899
Posted By debski
Question urticaria? A warning sign?

I had urticaria for two years before I found my lump. It was cyclical with my period and ovulation. I was convinced it was hormone related. My doctors said it was unheard of and sent me away...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-30-2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,592
Posted By debski
Unhappy I have only had three herceptin treatments...

I have only had three herceptin treatments (started 6 months after FEC chemo and radiation therapy). This is the first time that I have started to feel depressed, however, I do think I feel better...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,753
Posted By debski
Smile have you heard of Jane Tomlinson?

I have been reading the most uplifting book.
Jane Tomlinson is my hero. She has been living with advanced breast cancer for over a decade (after being given a few months to live). She completed a...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By debski
Thankyou all so much for your kind words. I do...

Thankyou all so much for your kind words. I do feel a bit better today and it is nice to know there is support out there. I think I am going to take R.B.'s advice about diet and strangely I know...
Forum: her2group 06-29-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By debski
this is my story

Hi,

I have had a diagnosis of early breast cancer for just over a year now- I took it all in my stride. Did the chemo (did n't take that in my stride but did it anyway) did the radiotherapy- got...
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