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Jean · 03-11-2007, 09:49 AM

I was on TCH like you (6 treatment)...I gained 20 pds. during treatment.
For me it was fluid and the slow down that occurs during the down days
(as I called them). But I will share with you that I have lost all 20 pds.
I finished TC portion of trt in Sept. and the weight began to come off
the herceptin portion is much easier. If you can maintain some form of
exercise, it will not only help your body but will do wonders for your mind.
I found that taking short walks outside (the sunshine is helpful for that
great Vit. D that we need and for our minds).

Hang in I promise it gets better.....

All good wishes,
Jean

03-11-2007, 09:49 AM	#3
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Yes, for sure.... I was on TCH like you (6 treatment)...I gained 20 pds. during treatment. For me it was fluid and the slow down that occurs during the down days (as I called them). But I will share with you that I have lost all 20 pds. I finished TC portion of trt in Sept. and the weight began to come off the herceptin portion is much easier. If you can maintain some form of exercise, it will not only help your body but will do wonders for your mind. I found that taking short walks outside (the sunshine is helpful for that great Vit. D that we need and for our minds). Hang in I promise it gets better..... All good wishes, Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006