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Thanks for the input. I'll keep a close eye on Maryann's tolerance for the xeloda. I'll have make sure we get potasium rich foods for her:

http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90

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Maryann & Ken
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Stage IV, Her2/Neu 3+++, Er & Pr positive,
Primary mets to brain/CSF, bones & lymphs
DX: 2/01, DCIS Rt one, Neoadjuvant chemo, MRM 7/01
Rads to chest, neck, lower spine, pelvis
WBR & cyberknife
Numerous chemo/hormonal cocktails along the way
10/11/06: Started Trial of Lapatinib/Xeloda, after 2 cycles it is declared a failure for us.
11/24/06: Now starting rads to upper spine then IT herceptin
12/07: Took a turn for the worse and entered hospice. Enjoyed remaining time with family and friends feasting on cookies and sushi.
4/11/07: Peacefully passed on. Maryann will be missed by all.

10-14-2006, 11:20 PM	#5
mkrny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LI, NY Posts: 38	eat your spinach (& swiss chard) Thanks for the input. I'll keep a close eye on Maryann's tolerance for the xeloda. I'll have make sure we get potasium rich foods for her: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90 __________________ Maryann & Ken __________________ Stage IV, Her2/Neu 3+++, Er & Pr positive, Primary mets to brain/CSF, bones & lymphs DX: 2/01, DCIS Rt one, Neoadjuvant chemo, MRM 7/01 Rads to chest, neck, lower spine, pelvis WBR & cyberknife Numerous chemo/hormonal cocktails along the way 10/11/06: Started Trial of Lapatinib/Xeloda, after 2 cycles it is declared a failure for us. 11/24/06: Now starting rads to upper spine then IT herceptin 12/07: Took a turn for the worse and entered hospice. Enjoyed remaining time with family and friends feasting on cookies and sushi. 4/11/07: Peacefully passed on. Maryann will be missed by all.