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Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 01-17-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,125
Posted By patz64
Re: Heart function decresed

To Jenny and Denise,
Good luck with the heart issues. Today I had my 5th dose of herceptin. (It was my first time without the other chemo drugs, so I am making some progress!). Thursday I have an...
Forum: her2group 12-15-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,310
Posted By patz64
Re: Itchy rash-Herceptin?

I also am experiencing rashes. After my first round of chemo/herceptin I broke out with terrible acne on my face. After my second round, I got a rash on face and head. head was itchy but I thought...
Forum: her2group 12-15-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,063
Posted By patz64
Re: Tamoxifen anxiety

Everyone reacts differently to these drugs. i was on tamoxifen for 4 years with absolutely no side effects at all. Whatever route you choose, I hope it will be easy on you, with minimal side effects...
Forum: her2group 11-15-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,665
Posted By patz64
Re: Hair Loss

Well, I had my second chemo today. I took some claritin tonight to prepare for tomorrow's neulasta injection. My hair started falling out pretty badly last Wednesday, so I got it cut really short...
Forum: her2group 11-07-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,720
Posted By patz64
Re: In the hospital and need advice

To Suzanne,

Had you considered a DIEP flap? They don't cut your muscles for that, but it is a very long surgery, because they do microsurgery to transplant fat and skin from your abdomen (but they...
Forum: her2group 11-07-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,665
Posted By patz64
Hair Loss

Hi Everyone,
I'm just curious as to when people lost their hair. I am 13 days post my first chemo (cytoxan, taxotere, herceptin) and so far I haven't lost my hair. Some people have told me that the...
Forum: her2group 10-31-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,394
Posted By patz64
Re: Chemo protocols

Thanks for all the info. The water and ginger sounds interesting. Last night I started to have SEVERE lower back pain, going right down through my hips. It is sooo bad. I'm taking percocet, and I...
Forum: My Healthcare Team 10-26-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,063
Posted By patz64
Re: South Texas

Hi Chekmark,
Yes, I went through quite an ordeal, but i'm so glad I was at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. I have been to many of my local hospitals, and never had the same caring that they...
Forum: her2group 10-26-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,394
Posted By patz64
Re: Chemo protocols

Thanks Kelly,
So yesterday was my first day of chemo. It wasn't too bad. The premeds (benadryl and adivan) made me really tired, and I slept for about 2 hours while there. When they first poked me...
Forum: her2group 10-19-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,394
Posted By patz64
Chemo protocols

I start chemo next Tuesday. I will be getting cytoxan, taxotere, and herceptin, every 3 weeks for a total of 4 sessions, with the herceptin continuing for a year.
Is there anyone else on this...
Forum: her2group 10-19-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

Hi Everyone!

Just an update: My CT scans were normal. My bone scan showed a small spot on my sternum, but the radiologist said it is a degenerative change; NOT cancer. My tumor markers were good. ...
Forum: her2group 10-18-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,174
Posted By patz64
Re: DIEP recovery?

I had bilateral mastectomy and DIEP procedure this past August, with PRMA in San Antonio. I left the hospital in early September, and I'm now bike riding, doing yoga, and walking. My doctor doesn't...
Forum: My Healthcare Team 10-18-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,063
Posted By patz64
South Texas

For reconstructive surgery I used Dr. Chrysopoulo of PRMA of Southern Texas, in San Antonio. He was the nicest doctor, and his nurse and his staff were excellent. He was the fourth plastic surgeon I...
Forum: her2group 10-16-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,108
Posted By patz64
Re: At what stage were you initially DX?

In 2007, I was diagnosed with Stage 1, IDC, but it was not Her2+.
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Stage 2, Her2+, IDC.
Forum: her2group 10-16-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

Hi Bonnie, Nancy, Lisa, and Tricia,

Thank you all for your responses. Very helpful.
As for my port...it only hurts a tiny bit now if I move a certain way...usually at night, turning in bed...it...
Forum: her2group 10-13-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

Thanks Nancy,
I'm thinking as soon as I feel any discomfort or pain in my head, or see the hair coming out, that's when i'll shave my head. Did you do it yourself, or did you have someone do it for...
Forum: her2group 10-12-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

oops....it did work!!!!
Forum: her2group 10-12-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

I managed to get my avatar up, but I can't seem to get my signature up. When I first wrote it, it came up as an error; too many characters. So, I re-wrote it, and saved it, but it's still not...
Forum: her2group 10-12-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

Hi Lisa and Bonnie, and everyone else!

The port is already less painful than it was this morning, but it still feels weird. I can't wait until I don't even notice it! I see my oncologist next week...
Forum: her2group 10-12-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

Hi Lisa,
I had the port re-checked this morning. They said it looks good. She said if it was infected that it would be red going up my neck, but it's just red and swollen around the port, and a bit...
Forum: her2group 10-12-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

I had a port put in yesterday. I don't know what kind it is. I'm pretty thin on top, so it does stick out, but not too bad. My concern is the pain I'm having. The nurse said it would feel like...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 10-10-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Posted By patz64
Re: cancer, maybe diabetes too? terrified?

Hezzy, you definitely need to see a doctor ASAP for this. Uncontrolled diabetes can add problems to cancer. You need a good doctor who will work with you, and give you good medical and nutritional...
Forum: her2group 10-08-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,089
Posted By patz64
Re: Port Placement

I'm glad to see these posts. I'm having a port put in next Tuesday...really had no idea what to expect. Thanks for all the info!
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