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Forum: her2group 12-31-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,411
Posted By Deb33
Re: failed reconstruction following prophylactic mastectomy

I had a failed implant due to infection a couple of years ago. My PS made me wait 8 months before he would reconstruct with a lat flap from my back along with skin. The end result looks good but the...
Forum: her2group 05-27-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,417
Posted By Deb33
Re: Port question.

I had a port in my arm just under my bicep. I'm not sure why my Onc suggested it there but it always worked fine and never caused me an issue. I was a little bit of a baby and always requested the...
Forum: her2group 01-17-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,456
Posted By Deb33
Re: Cream Help

I was blessed with a family friend who is an Acupuncturist specializing in cancer treatment. She researched and found the cream I used. I am very fair skinned and burn easily and had just completed...
Forum: her2group 12-13-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 32,413
Posted By Deb33
Re: NEDenise Has Died

I thought this was a joke when I first read the subject line - like when Denise was "cured" by the insurance company. She always knew how to put a funny swing on things and ALWAYS had kind and loving...
Forum: her2group 10-02-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By Deb33
Re: Montel Williams and I. Sneak Peak

Really you both look adorable - love your hair - very sassy.
Forum: her2group 09-07-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,296
Posted By Deb33
Re: Mediport question

My port was on the inside of my upper arm and while it definitely served its purpose, I wasn't a fan either. It was bruised the entire 6 months I had it in. When it was first placed, I was told to...
Forum: her2group 06-21-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By Deb33
Re: Does anyone know about skipping hercept?

I had a few different conflicts that required rescheduling - weddings, etc. Sometimes I received a 2 week dose and sometimes I received a 3 week dose. My onc didn't seem to think it was a big deal.
Forum: her2group 05-31-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,073
Posted By Deb33
Re: Need to be able to...EAT!

Please try acupuncture or at least acupressure - it is amazing for a variety of things but can really help appetite.
Forum: her2group 04-03-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,390
Posted By Deb33
Lat Flap Recon

Going in for my 2nd attempt at reconstructing my radiated breast. I rejected the implant at 4 weeks and have been without anything for 8 months, definitely an experience in modifying clothes to...
Forum: her2group 02-15-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
Posted By Deb33
Re: 2nd PTH yesterday...and now discovery of heart arrythmia

I have had arythmia for years and a variety of things set it off. ESPECIALLY chemo. I remember my 1st night lying in bed wondering if I was going to die...I didn't.

I always take CoQ10 and...
Forum: Diet and Nutrition 02-11-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,761
Posted By Deb33
Re: marijuana??

Try Acupuncture or Acupressure for nausea and appetite - it really works.
Forum: her2group 02-11-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By Deb33
Re: Starting 5th week of rads next week.

I am very fair skinned and was red after my first radiation treatment. I was recommended an herbal burn sauve by an Acupuncturist that truly saved me. It is brown and smells like dead leaves and...
Forum: her2group 02-08-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,190
Posted By Deb33
Re: After 11+ Years My Port is Pooped Out & Update

I had the power port and loved it - don't be concerned - it is great at accomplishing what it needs to.
Forum: her2group 02-05-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,173
Posted By Deb33
Re: Hospital stay & Hair Loss...makes for a full week:(

I am so sorry about your hair - I lost mine twice and really grieved over the second time. I do not know how you have managed over 10 years of the constant struggles. You are in everyone's prayers...
Forum: her2group 01-28-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,860
Posted By Deb33
Re: How many of you worked in professions where you were exposed to radiation I wonde

Flight Attendant for 17 years - late 70's - early 90's. One of us tried to wear a device that measured radiation during a flight and were immediately disciplined. Who knows what we carried in...
Forum: her2group 01-21-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,886
Posted By Deb33
Re: Let's help CoolBreeze !

Done and posting on my FB page -
Forum: her2group 01-21-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,708
Posted By Deb33
Re: CHRISTINE ~ New Issue ~ Please Input

Acupuncture was great for my appetite - even acupressure can work well if she doesn't like the idea of needles. And my Naturopath was always waiting to give me Amino Acid IV's but I never needed...
Forum: her2group 01-08-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,035
Posted By Deb33
Re: My port is out!

That's wonderful. I LOVED getting rid of mine. Had my last Herceptin and walked to a docs office in the same building and had it removed with a local. She asked if I wanted to see it or take it...
Forum: her2group 01-08-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,169
Posted By Deb33
Re: NBC's Parenthood 2013........so, what do you think.

I could really relate to the scene in the butcher shop when everyone was staring at her bald head in the bandana - I hated it when people did that. She does a great job portraying all of the...
Forum: her2group 12-17-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By Deb33
Re: 3 weeks out of tch chemo question

We all get a variety of side effects - some more than others. The watery eyes goes away so hang in there. I started muscle weakness/cramping after my 4th round of TCH and began supplementing with...
Forum: her2group 12-06-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,594
Posted By Deb33
Re: no appetite.......

Try acupuncture if you can, it is amazing for fatigue and appetite. It got to the point that my jeans started getting tight because I was eating so much. My stomach would start to growl when he...
Forum: Herceptin / Tykerb 12-03-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,658
Posted By Deb33
Re: Lapatnib & Liquor? or Tykerb & Tequila?

Honestly I drank through all of my treatments - except a few days before and after. My Onc told me to live Life so that's what I did. Never had an issue and loved every moment.
Forum: her2group 11-09-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,973
Posted By Deb33
Re: Brain Mets Shrinking Yay, God!!

You have been on my mind since your last post and most of yesterday. I have made you the focus of my daily Healing Qigong practice, filling your head with love and light and the firm knowledge that...
Forum: her2group 11-03-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,634
Posted By Deb33
Re: muga scan question

I had an initial muga ordered by my onc, then echos from my cardiologist and a final muga again from my onc. The mugas always showed a higher % than the echo's. I'm told that is because the echos...
Forum: her2group 11-03-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,675
Posted By Deb33
Re: First Post-Gamma-MRI next week

You are on my mind always - sending light and love and positive outcomes for the 8th.
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