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Cristina19 · 11-18-2007, 03:49 PM

Hello Ladies,

I did a search on "swollen ankels" and see that it may not be so uncommon. Any new information on this side-effect?

Also, about eyes: my eyes have been dry (which doesn't surprise me since everything seems dry) but a few days ago I had a really disturbing glare in my field of vision that didn't go away quickly.

Fingernails appear bruised and sensitive. Middle fingernails on both hands most sensitive. I'm doing Vitamin E oil and tea tree oil (though perhaps not religiously).

Any thoughts or remedies?

I just had a MUGA and it was 62% after 4 treatments of TCH (down from 67%). My doctor didn't feel it was a significant drop. He may be right since I haven't been able to do any steady, hard exercise since surgery in June. BUT, my pulse does seem to be stronger than normal this time around (not fast and BP good).

Finally, I got my results from genetic testing: BRCA 1--one chemical switcheroo of "uncertain significance"--a mutation that is NOT one of the known breast cancer markers. BRCA 2 negative.

Any info will be appreciated.
Cristina
=)

11-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
Cristina19 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 38	Swollen ankles, other woes, and some "good" news, maybe Hello Ladies, I did a search on "swollen ankels" and see that it may not be so uncommon. Any new information on this side-effect? Also, about eyes: my eyes have been dry (which doesn't surprise me since everything seems dry) but a few days ago I had a really disturbing glare in my field of vision that didn't go away quickly. Fingernails appear bruised and sensitive. Middle fingernails on both hands most sensitive. I'm doing Vitamin E oil and tea tree oil (though perhaps not religiously). Any thoughts or remedies? I just had a MUGA and it was 62% after 4 treatments of TCH (down from 67%). My doctor didn't feel it was a significant drop. He may be right since I haven't been able to do any steady, hard exercise since surgery in June. BUT, my pulse does seem to be stronger than normal this time around (not fast and BP good). Finally, I got my results from genetic testing: BRCA 1--one chemical switcheroo of "uncertain significance"--a mutation that is NOT one of the known breast cancer markers. BRCA 2 negative. Any info will be appreciated. Cristina =)