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Forum: her2group 09-08-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,794
Posted By Basilic
Re: " Our data strongly suggest that selected pts with HER2+ tumors may not need chem

I used the immodium more at the beginning because the study coordinator told me that I should take it as soon as I saw need. But then I wouldn't go for a couple days so decided to wait and see if I...
Forum: her2group 09-08-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,794
Posted By Basilic
Re: " Our data strongly suggest that selected pts with HER2+ tumors may not need chem

I was wondering if I would run into anyone else on this study. I am also at BCM. I was selected for 24 weeks and unlike chemo, it got easier as time went along. I bought a big bottle of Imodium...
Forum: her2group 08-06-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,794
Posted By Basilic
Re: " Our data strongly suggest that selected pts with HER2+ tumors may not need chem

Update - Neoadjuvant treatment of Herceptin and Tykerb

I completed my Herceptin/Tykerb treatment at the end of June and had my surgery July 3rd. The cancer was not completely cleared as I had...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-17-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,800
Posted By Basilic
Re: herceptin + tykerb (no xeloda)

The biggest issue I had with Tykerb was when I realized it was partially blocking the levoxyl I was taking at the same time. I tried moving the levoxyl to bedtime, but found that I wasn't disciplined...
Forum: Inflammatory Breast Cancer 06-17-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,335
Posted By Basilic
Re: Vitamin D treatment may have potential to decrease rate and incidence of mets in

Interestingly enough, I tested low for vitamin D last year and was low normal the year before. I was put on a megadose of vitamin D supplement around March of 2011 and when tested a couple months...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 06-17-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,800
Posted By Basilic
Re: herceptin + tykerb (no xeloda)

I have been on a drug trial for neoadjuvant therapy. I get Herceptin infusion every 3 weeks and take 4 tablets of Tykerb in the morning on an empty stomach. I've had very little problems with it. I...
Forum: her2group 06-01-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,794
Posted By Basilic
Re: " Our data strongly suggest that selected pts with HER2+ tumors may not need chem

Hopefully all the others in the trial are responding as well. If so, this could eventually make a radical change in neoadjuvent and possibly adjuvent treatment for future her2 positive BC patients. ...
Forum: her2group 06-01-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,794
Posted By Basilic
Thumbs up Re: " Our data strongly suggest that selected pts with HER2+ tumors may not need chem

I am on this trial. I started in mid-January and will be finishing off in 4 weeks. So far results have been great and side effects have been minimal to non-existent. When I began treatment, I had a...
Forum: Diet and Nutrition 06-01-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,518
Posted By Basilic
Re: Genetically Engineered Food

Too often it's influenced with whatever benefits the corporations the most.
Forum: Diet and Nutrition 05-31-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,518
Posted By Basilic
Re: Genetically Engineered Food

I've always thought of "natural" as unadulterated and certainly not GMO, and most people I talk to agree with this interpretation. But because the FDA does not regulate the use of the word...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-15-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,800
Posted By Basilic
Re: herceptin + tykerb (no xeloda)

I am on Tykerb/Herceptin combo for neoadjuvent therapy. I'm currently taking 1000 mg of Tykerb and getting Herceptin every 3 weeks. I just completed 12 weeks and have 12 more to go before surgery....
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 04-15-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,604
Posted By Basilic
Re: Tykerb and weight gain

I am on Tykerb/Herceptin combo for neo-adjuvent therapy. I have gained several pounds since starting treatment, but recently discovered that my TSH was very elevated. I think that the Tykerb might...
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