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Forum: her2group 08-22-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,695
Posted By Cath
Re: I have finally been de-ported

Congratulations on getting your port out! I had mine (purple power port) in for 3 years and hated every minute of it. Physically it didn't bother me at all but mentally I felt like I had something...
Forum: her2group 08-09-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,728
Posted By Cath
Five years from diagnosis

I've been meaning to come back and let everyone know that I made it - it's been 5 years from diagnosis last month for me! When first diagnosed I thought it was a death sentence. It hasn't been an...
Forum: her2group 05-03-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,281
Posted By Cath
Re: CA27.29 blood test

Thank you Debbie. You explained everything so well. That's exactly what I was looking for - that no one probably has a zero result and that it's not cancer floating around in my blood. The...
Forum: her2group 05-03-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,281
Posted By Cath
Re: CA27.29 blood test

Thanks for the replies. Ariana - I hope everything goes well for you. SoCalGal - you are right, normal is normal. I guess I was hoping for no trace of cancer in my system.
Forum: her2group 05-02-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,281
Posted By Cath
CA27.29 blood test

My MO ordered a CA27.29 blood test for the first time this past week. Thankfully the test should be less than 38 and mine was 17. But my question is does that mean I have some (even though small)...
Forum: her2group 08-30-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,532
Posted By Cath
Re: Gabapentin - side effects

Gabapentin has really helped my neuropathy. I was having burning pain, numbness and tingling in my lower legs and feet. I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and started on Gabapentin. I also...
Forum: her2group 07-23-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,701
Posted By Cath
Re: Suggestions for Joint Pain?

Hi Kathryn,

I was on Arimidex (generic form) for approximately 3 years. I had extreme joint and muscle pain which worsened over time. My onc changed me to exemestane which is a generic for...
Forum: her2group 03-04-2015, 06:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,419
Posted By Cath
Re: Adriana Mangus has her wings

I am so sad. Even though I usually lurk behind the scenes I feel like I know all of you. When there is news like this it just knocks the wind out of me. My sincerest sympathy to her family.
Forum: her2group 12-07-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,604
Posted By Cath
Re: I hope I did the right thing...this is long!

What you did brought tears to my eyes. That was a very kind act. Hope is all we have and if we can draw strength from each other and give strength and hope to those we don't know but in need, it is...
Forum: her2group 11-29-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,860
Posted By Cath
Re: Prayers for Kristin Schwick

I am so sorry to hear of Kristin' s passing. She was such an inspiration to me. It is just so unfair and I just don't understand why. I hate cancer so much! Rest in peace Kristin. You will be...
Forum: her2group 08-25-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,755
Posted By Cath
Arimidex vs Aromasin?

I saw my onc today. I've been having lots of low back, hip,buttock and leg pain. Bone scan 3 months ago showed no sign of bone mets. Did show lots of degenerative changes. Anyway onc decided...
Forum: her2group 08-13-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,423
Posted By Cath
Re: Bone Scan Appointment

Helen

I'm praying for you. As for carrying a letter for 48 hours - I have never had that happen to me. I just had my bone scan 3 months ago and also have had numerous PET scans and never have...
Forum: her2group 08-09-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,962
Posted By Cath
Re: Could I have bone mets?

Hi Helen,

I seem to have the same symptoms as you. My lower back, hips and upper thighs hurt terribly. My onc ordered a bone scan and CT 3 months ago but all it showed was a lot of...
Forum: her2group 07-30-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,118
Posted By Cath
Re: Doing good on Hospice and continued treatments

So happy to see a post from you. Glad your pain is better and hope you continue to be pain free. I'm sending prayers your way and thinking of you.
Forum: her2group 07-23-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,514
Posted By Cath
Re: Update on lymphedema ?

Hi Pray,
I have lymphedema and have a hard area from back of elbow midway up my arm. Am told it is where more lymph fluid pools. I' ve always had it. Of course my whole arm is swollen but that...
Forum: her2group 06-24-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,898
Posted By Cath
Arimidex cause hip pain?

Does Arimidex cause hip pain? Actually I have back and knee pain also but the hip pain is the worse. I had a bone scan a month ago and it did not show any bone mets. Thank goodness! But the pain...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Cath
Re: Advise on different kinds of compression sleeves?

I don't think they will file insurance for you but not entirely sure. I know for my insurance if I sent in a physician order along with a paper claim I filled out myself I could get reimbursed. I...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2014, 07:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,632
Posted By Cath
Re: I'm NED

Wow - that is fantastic news! I have been following you on your blog and you are a true inspiration. You have been through so much and you just keep fighting. You deserve this long awaited break. ...
Forum: her2group 06-22-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By Cath
Re: Advise on different kinds of compression sleeves?

I wear the Juzo #3512 (I believe the # is 3512). I also have to wear a gauntlet. That is also a Juzo #1101 (I think). Will your insurance pay for any? Mine pays for 2 a year. But this time I was...
Forum: her2group 04-24-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,960
Posted By Cath
Re: Afraid

Hi Michka, I know how you feel too. It is so scary. Every time I have a scan of any sorts I make myself sick from worrying. Sending my thoughts to you and saying a prayer that everything will be...
Forum: her2group 04-07-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,946
Posted By Cath
Re: Very scared and trying to breath

Hi Linn65, I know how scary every ache and pain is. Cancer never used to enter my mind when I wasn't feeling well or had pain but now it's the first thing that comes to mind. I'm glad you have a...
Forum: her2group 12-18-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,977
Posted By Cath
Re: Lymphedema Issues

I'm sorry you are having to deal with lymphedema. I developed it almost immediately following surgery in August 2011. I have been to a lymphedema specialist numerous time, wear a sleeve and...
Forum: her2group 11-28-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,662
Posted By Cath
Re: Happy THANKSgiving!

Susan W. - you just gave me goose bumps. I, too had a similar experience either late summer or early fall with blue birds. I was outside enjoying the cooler weather but feeling a little sad when...
Forum: her2group 11-27-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,662
Posted By Cath
Re: Happy THANKSgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I too, am very thankful to know all of you. I guess as long as we stay relatively healthy we have a lot to be thankful for. I am also thankful that my PET scan on...
Forum: her2group 11-23-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 32,270
Posted By Cath
Re: NEDenise Has Died

I am just so shocked to hear about Denise. She was one of the first to respond to my first post on this board and always responded whenever I posted. I always looked forward to reading what she...
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