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Forum: her2group 06-01-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,532
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Late Herceptin

Hi,

I was diagnosed in July 2004, started chemo in September 2004, Adriamycin x 4, Taxol x 4 and Cytoxan x 4, 33 Rads, Started Weekly Herceptin in June 2005 for one year, Femara, finished...
Forum: her2group 12-10-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,036
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile those with severe joint and limb pain on Femara, Arimidex

Hi,

I asked my oncologist to give me a prescription for Cymbalta as I had read it helped joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, etc. He gave me a prescription for 60 mg a day. I have been...
Forum: her2group 09-18-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,550
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Susan, I read the article in Woman's Day and...

Susan,

I read the article in Woman's Day and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so very positive and I needed this. It makes you feel "hopeful" and gives you a brighter outlook on life.

Thank you...
Forum: her2group 09-17-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,550
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Susan, I will go tomorrow and buy the...

Susan,


I will go tomorrow and buy the issue of Woman's Day. Thank you for the information.

Susan
Forum: her2group 09-16-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,626
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Hi, Thank you Stephanie, Joe, and Becky for...

Hi,

Thank you Stephanie, Joe, and Becky for your reply. I feel so much better after reading your message.

I had a lumpectomy in August 2004, 1 cm., sentinel node was positive, Her2+++, Er+,...
Forum: her2group 09-15-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,657
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Becky, Thank you. I feel much better...

Becky,


Thank you. I feel much better after reading your message.

After being off of Herceptin for three months now I feel as if I lost my security blanket.

Susan
Forum: her2group 09-15-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,657
Posted By Susan Rankin
Unhappy This also freaked me out!!!! I want to read this...

This also freaked me out!!!! I want to read this article and then talk to my oncologist soon!

Susan
Forum: her2group 09-08-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,529
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Hi, I finished Herceptin on June 20, 2006...

Hi,

I finished Herceptin on June 20, 2006 after weekly infusions for one year. My post nasal drip is much better. I still have insomnia, not sure it was from the Herceptin. My energy level is...
Forum: her2group 08-09-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,948
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Hi Rhonda, Congratulations on finishing...

Hi Rhonda,


Congratulations on finishing Herceptin. I finished my Herceptin June 20 and doing very well. I decided to keep my port in five years since date of diagnosis, July 2004.

Take...
Forum: her2group 07-12-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,415
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Juanita Congratulations on fisnishing...

Juanita


Congratulations on fisnishing your Herceptin. I also finished on June 20. I really think I ams starting to feel better. I think my energy level is better. My nose does not run as...
Forum: her2group 07-05-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Posted By Susan Rankin
Cool Hi, I had a dexa scan or bone density...

Hi,


I had a dexa scan or bone density test which showed early osteopenia after chemo. I was on Herceptin for one year. I was given the option to start Fosamex but I declined. After reading...
Forum: her2group 07-05-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,364
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Femara Side Effects

Hi Deborah,

I have been on Femara now for over six weeks. I originally started on Arimidex in May of 2005, and had Herceptin weekly for one year starting in June 2005. I finished a year of...
Forum: her2group 07-05-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,364
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Femara Side Effects

Hi Kim,

I live in Concord, NC. Pinehurst is a lovely resort. Golfer's paradise! I think you would love the area. The summer can be very hot, but the fall and spring are very comfortable. Our...
Forum: her2group 06-28-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,038
Posted By Susan Rankin
Cool Hi, I am Stage 2 and my oncologist said...

Hi,


I am Stage 2 and my oncologist said one year. I don't feel secure being without it but he said you have the Femara protecting you from a recurrence. I had one positive node, the sentinel,...
Forum: her2group 06-27-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,455
Posted By Susan Rankin
Life After Herceptin

Kat,

I started Arimidex in May of 2005 when I finished radiation. I then started Herceptin in June 2005, weekly, for one year. I changed over to Femara about six weeks ago and my joint pain is...
Forum: her2group 06-24-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,455
Posted By Susan Rankin
Hi, I started taking Arimidex in May of...

Hi,


I started taking Arimidex in May of 2005. I started weekly Herceptin in June of 2005. Just had my last infusion on June 20, 2006. I just changed over to Femera six weeks ago due to joint...
Forum: her2group 06-23-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,234
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Hi, I finished Herceptin this past Tuesday....

Hi,

I finished Herceptin this past Tuesday. I had been on it for one year, weekly infusions. I started Herceptin and Arimidex at the same time. I have recently changed to Femara hoping it will...
Forum: her2group 06-23-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,667
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Leaving Port In Or Take Out After Herceptin

Hi,

My oncologist recommended I leave the port in for two years following treatment. It does not bother me at all and I think I will have to go in once a month to have it flushed. I pray I will...
Forum: her2group 06-20-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,667
Posted By Susan Rankin
Thumbs up My Last Herceptin Infusion

I did have my last Herceptin treatment today. It is nice to have it behind me but if my oncologist would say let's do it for another year, I would be ready. I feel like I have lost my security...
Forum: her2group 06-20-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,576
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Low Platelet Count - Neumega

Chelee,

I have experienced low platelets for about twenty years (around 125). When I got breast cancer and started chemo, my platelets started dropping. With the chemo they would go down a...
Forum: her2group 06-19-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,667
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile My Last Herceptin Infusion

Hi,

Tomorrow I will have my last Herceptin infusion. I started weekly Herceptin on June 21, 2005. I will post on how I feel after I have been off of the drug for awhile. I hope my joint pain will...
Forum: her2group 06-15-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,343
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Take one day at a time. I am so happy for the...

Take one day at a time. I am so happy for the good news. My prayers are with you and so good to hear from you. I check every day to check on your progress.

Susan
Forum: her2group 06-13-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,182
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile MaryAnn, My prayers are with you. I...

MaryAnn,


My prayers are with you. I look for your update every day. My best friend has IBC. She had a stem cell transplant seven years ago and has been NED for seven years. She is back at work...
Forum: her2group 06-11-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,030
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile Hi, I had a port put in below my left...

Hi,

I had a port put in below my left collarbone the day I had my first chemo in September 2004. The surgeon left the needle in so I could go down to chemo and get my infusion without the nurse...
Forum: her2group 06-10-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
Posted By Susan Rankin
Smile A Woman Making A difference

Hi,

Thank you for the video. She is an inspiration to all.


Susan
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