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Andrea Barnett Budin · 08-19-2007, 10:56 AM

Kriss,

So sorry you have so much to deal with. Stinks. But you sound strong and vibrant and feisty and I love that in a person. A real Warrior Woman. Good for you. You should be proud of yourself.

I just wanted to put my 2 cents in re Herceptin, as I've been on it since '98. I have no joint pain. I do take OMEGA 3 EPA 800 AND DHA 400 TWICE A DAY. I take CALCIUM 600 w/D 400 TWICE A DAY. AND I take D3 1000. These supplements may explain my lack of joint pain. I am 62 and am aware that in gen'l pp my age have this issue, without chemo. These supplements were recommended by my NY oncological nutritionist. Other supplements I take are in my 6/30 thread TO "SUPLLEMENT" OR WAIT, if you are interested.

Wishing you health and happiness. I know many ladies on this board can advise you re hyster. Love your pretty picture, your attitude and your shining Spirit! Sending healing energy your way...

Andi

08-19-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	Help is on the way... Here's my contribution... Kriss, So sorry you have so much to deal with. Stinks. But you sound strong and vibrant and feisty and I love that in a person. A real Warrior Woman. Good for you. You should be proud of yourself. I just wanted to put my 2 cents in re Herceptin, as I've been on it since '98. I have no joint pain. I do take OMEGA 3 EPA 800 AND DHA 400 TWICE A DAY. I take CALCIUM 600 w/D 400 TWICE A DAY. AND I take D3 1000. These supplements may explain my lack of joint pain. I am 62 and am aware that in gen'l pp my age have this issue, without chemo. These supplements were recommended by my NY oncological nutritionist. Other supplements I take are in my 6/30 thread TO "SUPLLEMENT" OR WAIT, if you are interested. Wishing you health and happiness. I know many ladies on this board can advise you re hyster. Love your pretty picture, your attitude and your shining Spirit! Sending healing energy your way... Andi __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...