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Mary Jo · 09-13-2006, 05:45 AM

HI Rhonda,

I have 2 more herceptin treatments to go and I too would like to lose about 8 pounds (10 would be nicer - LOL). I've been exercising (as I had been throughout chemo) and eating healthier than I ever did and not dropping much at all. An occasional pound or so and then it goes back on. So, I'm hoping that when my herceptin finishes up Oct. 11 that will happen to me too.

I do have some body aches and a pain under my left rib that I've had since chemo and herceptin. Not sure if it's residual from the taxol or if it's the herceptin. I feel awesome and can only pray that continues for many many years.

Hugs to all.

Mary Jo

09-13-2006, 05:45 AM	#4
Mary Jo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 2,582	HI Rhonda, I have 2 more herceptin treatments to go and I too would like to lose about 8 pounds (10 would be nicer - LOL). I've been exercising (as I had been throughout chemo) and eating healthier than I ever did and not dropping much at all. An occasional pound or so and then it goes back on. So, I'm hoping that when my herceptin finishes up Oct. 11 that will happen to me too. I do have some body aches and a pain under my left rib that I've had since chemo and herceptin. Not sure if it's residual from the taxol or if it's the herceptin. I feel awesome and can only pray that continues for many many years. Hugs to all. Mary Jo __________________ "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06 17 Years NED <>< Romans 8:28