HER2 Support Group Forums - View Single Post

Gerri · 04-08-2008, 08:26 AM

Hi Cristina,

I too can only respond to your question regarding swelling. I had swollen legs (one more so than the other) and ankles during my entire treatment and beyond. My Echos were always in the normal range. Finally, this past January, I asked my onc if I could get something to take down the swelling. She prescribed Lasix (a diuretic) and it worked like a charm. My ankles are now a different size than my calves and my feet fit comfortably in my shoes. What a difference in the way I feel at the end of the day.

Hope others chime in and respond to your other questions.

All my best,

04-08-2008, 08:26 AM	#3
Gerri Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 900	Hi Cristina, I too can only respond to your question regarding swelling. I had swollen legs (one more so than the other) and ankles during my entire treatment and beyond. My Echos were always in the normal range. Finally, this past January, I asked my onc if I could get something to take down the swelling. She prescribed Lasix (a diuretic) and it worked like a charm. My ankles are now a different size than my calves and my feet fit comfortably in my shoes. What a difference in the way I feel at the end of the day. Hope others chime in and respond to your other questions. All my best, __________________ Gerri Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05 Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++ AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007 Radiation 30 treatments Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal) May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening ********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault