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Becky · 05-18-2007, 07:59 AM

Welcome to my world. It has not been as bad after Herceptin therapy was over but it is a matter of course for some of us (especially if pre or perimenopausal before chemo) as rapid decline of estrogen is the main cause of UTIs.

I have had bleeding with (practically) no other symptoms. You should see your PCP (primary care) for some Cipro or Augmentin as it will only get worse. I took Macrobid 100 as a preventative as I had 5 UTIs within 7 months.

Although uncomfortable, it is a UTI, needs antibiotics but is NOT cancer or a recurrence.

I hope this helps.

05-18-2007, 07:59 AM	#3
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Welcome to my world. It has not been as bad after Herceptin therapy was over but it is a matter of course for some of us (especially if pre or perimenopausal before chemo) as rapid decline of estrogen is the main cause of UTIs. I have had bleeding with (practically) no other symptoms. You should see your PCP (primary care) for some Cipro or Augmentin as it will only get worse. I took Macrobid 100 as a preventative as I had 5 UTIs within 7 months. Although uncomfortable, it is a UTI, needs antibiotics but is NOT cancer or a recurrence. I hope this helps. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"