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Terri,
I gained 10 lbs. during chemo, mostly because I was too tired to exercise much, and also I ate more carbs than I normally would.
I have lost that 10 lbs. now, + another 5, and my goal is to lose another 10 -15 now that I have finished Herceptin. I retained alot of water during Herceptin, had alot of swelling in my left leg, ankle and foot. They tested me for a blood clot in that leg 3 times, but I was always okay.
Yeah, it's a bummer losing your hair - but it will grow back. Mine grew back straighter and less grey - I finished chemo in May 2007, and have not yet dyed my hair, it's a lovely salt and pepper - more pepper.
Good luck Terri, you will be fine.
all the best
caya
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ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+
1.7 cm and 1.0 cm.
Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested)
MRM Dec.18/06
3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere
Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08
Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years
Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012
BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative
Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal
Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so.
Reclast infusion January 2012
Oopherectomy October 2013
15 Years NED!!
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