Swelling

kansasrose · 04-03-2006, 07:59 PM

It's been a long while since I've been here. I am watching a program on ABC about a woman who went into heart failure due to an unnamed breast cancer drug I am wondering if it is Herceptin? Anyway, I have noticed the last few weeks a heaviness in my chest. Not pain, but, heaviness, as if I have pressure in my chest cavity. I also notice that my ankles on the outside are quite swollen, and my feet are tingly and a bit discolored.

I went through a scare several months ago thinking that I had diabetes... the tingling in my feet, the discoloration, a lot of weight gain. But, everything checked out. I have begun to do more exercise. My energy level os pretty good. I guess my question is: are any of you Herceptin gals having long lasting swelling in the ankles? Can heaviness in my chest be nothing? I know that I need to call doc... it's been several months since I've seen any doctor and have enjoyed the reprieve. But, just wanted some feedback. Here are my 'stats"

Stage 3c, 15/17 nodes positive March 2003
Her2+++
4 AC
4 Taxol
35 rads
1 year of weekly Herceptin
completed December, 2004
In many ways,I am feeling stronger than ever. But, I am now a widow, losing husband while undergoing treatment and am raising two kids alone. Any advice from you all is so greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much.

Kansasrose