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Hi Michelle,
I can sympathize with you. During Taxol I got into a very bad time with severe intestinal issues, even being hospitalized 5 days. I found a wonderful gastro Dr. who was able to get the diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps under control with medication, after all tests (CT, endoscopy and colonoscopy) came back negative. But until then life was miserable.
Are you taking prescription medication for the diarrhea or over the counter stuff? I hung in there knowing Taxol had an end, but you don't have that option with Tykerb.
I am down to my last two Herceptin treatments and am wondering if that is enough. You seem to be doing so well with the past Herceptin and the vaccine. Many feel Tykerb is the answer if you reoccur.
I have no answers but if you decide to stay on Tykerb see a gastro Dr. if you aren't already. Be sure they are familar with cancer treatments and the side effects of them.
Good luck,
Donna
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Donna
Crystal Lake, IL
Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54
Lumpectomy 8/30/06
Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++
1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9
Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin
36 rads completed 5/16/07
Mammograms, 7/07 clear
fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07
Finished Herceptin 12/27/07
Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable
Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable
NED 2 years!!
3 years !!!
4years!!!!
4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!!
Official 5 years 8/30/2011
8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!
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