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Forum: her2group 01-06-2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By Michelle
Hi Laurie, Im not sure if you will lose...

Hi Laurie,
Im not sure if you will lose your hair or not as my hair, eyelashes, and brows started growing on taxol. I will say it was very slow and was more like chicken fuzz on my head, but...
Forum: her2group 01-04-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By Michelle
Hi Nancy, Havent been on in a while, but...

Hi Nancy,

Havent been on in a while, but wanted to let you know I expierenced something very similar. In fact , my onc. told me herceptin continues in the system for some time. I'am 35, and a...
Forum: her2group 04-24-2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 30,203
Posted By Michelle
Dx 3/05 @ 34 yrs. old er+/pr+ her2+++ stage...

Dx 3/05 @ 34 yrs. old
er+/pr+ her2+++
stage 1c 1.9cm tumor
lumpectomy-0 nodes
4 AC- 4 taxol w herceptin
35 rads
5 yrs. of tamoxifen

Onc. will offer 2nd yr. of herceptin depending on...
Forum: her2group 04-22-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,152
Posted By Michelle
My onc. also stated taxol was not necessary for...

My onc. also stated taxol was not necessary for negative nodes(overkill as he put it). I decided it was necessary for my peace of mind, and he relented. Do your research , and go with what you can...
Forum: her2group 04-18-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,878
Posted By Michelle
My onc. told me it did'nt really make a...

My onc. told me it did'nt really make a difference. He said it would be more conveinent and just as effective to go with every three weeks.
Michelle
Forum: her2group 03-24-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,120
Posted By Michelle
Jamie, My onc. said I really did not have...

Jamie,
My onc. said I really did not have to do taxol, but left the decision up to me. After a little research I decided the benefits of taxol and herceptin together were worth it. I figured...
Forum: her2group 03-15-2006, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,685
Posted By Michelle
I did 4 cycles of clomid in 95, 3 cycles of...

I did 4 cycles of clomid in 95, 3 cycles of follistim & progesterone in 98, and then another round of follistim in 2002 which ended up in the birth of my son. I was diagnosed when he was 18 months...
Forum: her2group 03-13-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,120
Posted By Michelle
I was dxed in March of 2005-stage1c, 1.9cm, er+...

I was dxed in March of 2005-stage1c, 1.9cm, er+ 90%, and borderline pr, her2+++. My treatment was 4 AC, 4 taxol, 36 rads, tamoxifen, and continueing herceptin. Best wishes on your friends treatment....
Forum: her2group 03-08-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,908
Posted By Michelle
I'am also stage 1, but chemo was reccomended as...

I'am also stage 1, but chemo was reccomended as my tumor was 1.9cm.
Michelle
Forum: her2group 03-03-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,688
Posted By Michelle
Lisa I also agree with Juanita. You have to go...

Lisa I also agree with Juanita. You have to go with what your heart tells you. We all come into this world dying, and none of us have a guaranteed amount of time on this earth. That being said I...
Forum: her2group 02-25-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,357
Posted By Michelle
BC epidemic(Are women's health concerns still ignored)

Ok, this is not very nice, but don't you think if 1 in 7 men were getting prostate cancer there would be more hoopla? I truly don't think people are really seeing this as the epidemic it really is....
Forum: her2group 02-25-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By Michelle
Dede, Sorry to hear you'll be doing chemo...

Dede,
Sorry to hear you'll be doing chemo again. I will be sending positive thoughts your way. I have not sewn much since my dx last yr., but love too. I did do some hat's for myself during...
Forum: her2group 02-24-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Posted By Michelle
I have been offered the two yrs. of herceptin. My...

I have been offered the two yrs. of herceptin. My original dx was 1.9cm, node neg. , er+/pr+, her2+++. My muga'a started out low at 56, but have held so far. Im not really sure what ki67 is - mine...
Forum: her2group 02-14-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,204
Posted By Michelle
Maria, Is there any reason why you are...

Maria,

Is there any reason why you are not considering reduction and lift? I ask only because I'am also considering reconstruction of some kind too. I have to ask why so many of us feel guilt...
Forum: her2group 02-13-2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,297
Posted By Michelle
I was diagnosed stage 1c, er+/pr+ on 4/26/05. I...

I was diagnosed stage 1c, er+/pr+ on 4/26/05. I do not have mets at this time. I wonder the same thing being her2+++, are we destined to end up with mets? I believe herceptin is giving many of us...
Forum: her2group 02-07-2006, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,795
Posted By Michelle
merry, I was also diagnosed stage 1, but...

merry,
I was also diagnosed stage 1, but er+/pr+, her2+++, grade 3,1.9 cm tumor . My onc. highly reccomended 4 AC, but left the decision of 4 taxol up to me. I'am now continueing with herceptin...
Forum: her2group 01-26-2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,660
Posted By Michelle
Juanita, My daughter was 14 last March...

Juanita,
My daughter was 14 last March when I was diagnosed. I too, only had lumpectomy, but it did bother her. She went through a period of trauma when I was first diagnosed, and then seemed...
Forum: her2group 01-25-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By Michelle
Thanks ladies. I guess it must have something to...

Thanks ladies. I guess it must have something to do with nerves. My lumpecomy is on the chest wall at 1 o clock and did not bother me until after rad's. The SNB has been uncomfortable all along. I...
Forum: her2group 01-24-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By Michelle
How long were you sore after lumpectomy and SNB?

I had lumpectomy, and SNB surgery in April of 05. I'am a little concerned as to why the lumpectomy site, and SnB site are still so sore. I would be interested to know if anyone else expierenced...
Forum: her2group 01-21-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,143
Posted By Michelle
My tumor was relatively larger(1.9cm), but my onc...

My tumor was relatively larger(1.9cm), but my onc did not feel I strongly needed taxol. I did Ac, and insisted on the taxol. Regardless my onc. felt herceptin was a must I'am 34 and her2+++. If you...
Forum: her2group 01-20-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By Michelle
Marlys, thank you so much for the...

Marlys,
thank you so much for the information. I sometimes get carried away trying to dissect all the what fors? So far, it has worked in my favor so I will keep on keeping on so to say. From...
Forum: her2group 01-20-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By Michelle
I have to go with the rest of you ladies-full...

I have to go with the rest of you ladies-full term pregnancy at 18. Breastfed both babies. Breast cancer at 34 with absolutely no family history. I sure wish that did hold water for me.
Michelle
Forum: her2group 01-20-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By Michelle
Absolute Neutrophil count-Nuet%

Can anyone tell me what absolute neutrophil count, and neut% from coulter mean? I have noticed mine have consistently come back high. My onc. did not bring this to my attention, but I keep all of my...
Forum: her2group 12-31-2005, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,750
Posted By Michelle
Linda, Breast cancer robs us of so much....

Linda,
Breast cancer robs us of so much. From the day of diagnosis we never know where this road will lead us. Listen to your heart , it will lead you in the right direction. I was diagnosed...
Forum: her2group 12-21-2005, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By Michelle
Jackie Thank you for this information. I...

Jackie
Thank you for this information. I have 3 of the 4 conditions(endo., pcos. fibrocystic breasts) you mention. Does your onc. prescribe the progesterone cream? Also, are you er+/pr+, and...
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