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Re: HER2 Positive-anyone 10 years out?
Shorty, I did do herceptin and it wasn't bad at all. Something to consider if you decide to do it is to have them run the infusion for an hour instead of a half hour. Some gals who did have problems with herceptin had the duration of the infusion increased to 90 minutes and it really, really helped. My first infusion was run at 30 minutes but it felt wierd so they increased the infusion time to 60 minutes.
As far as heart concerns, I had a MUGA scan every 3 months and I think once every 3 months is standard protocol. Here is a description that I found which explains a little more about a MUGA scan. "This mode of imaging uniquely provides a cine type of image of the beating heart, and allows the interpreterto determine the efficiency of the individual heart valves and chambers. MUGA/Cine scanning represents a robust adjunct to the now more common echocardiogram".
I was triple positive and I am now 16 years out. I would get a second opinion on treatment recommendation.
Sending you positive wishes.
Elizabeth
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
petite - I went to a NO Kings rally. Good luck winterizing the cabin.
Betrayal - Norway and Arctic Circle sounds fabulous in 2027!
Cindy - Autumn Glow looks wonderful. Good luck to you and SO tomorrow
harley07
Re: Starting chemo in October 2025? Let's support each other here!
Hi @adeena1 - likewise! I was also diagnosed early August from a routine mammogram, had a lumpectomy 3 weeks later. I am starting infusion #2 later this week and am suddenly having my hair shedding like crazy. Up until then, I was just managing side effects that have gone quiet for now. Good luck with your ongoing treatment!, I hope you feel as well as possible. 😍
The moderators sent me this link to the Hair Hair Hair thread which is ALL about hair. Interesting to read others' experiences. (I hope the link works)
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
The gallery idea is excellent.
I’m an architect and an artist, and these are some of my drawings.
I’ve recently stopped drawing because I developed pneumonia and some health issues that worried me, so I lost the desire to draw for now.
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
Beaded bracelets for my niece’s wedding
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
I made these ornaments for an artists' market a bit ago. They're traditional good luck charms called zongzi, usually seen at Dragon Boat Festivals. I also made the wire tree to display them.
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
miriandra - I'm totally lacking in the artist department, but love to check in here to see what's happening. The loom is amazing and the scarf is gorgeous.
minustwo
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
I made lampwork beads for the first time ever! They still need some finishing work, but I'm happy with how they look for a beginner.
Re: CALLING ALL ARTISTS- Lets make an art gallery!
A while back, I was gifted a lovely little floor loom. A friend of mine said, "So, you're making me a rug, right?" She's getting married this weekend, so choosing a gift was easy. The rags are silk I brought back with me from Korea. My cat approves.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
cundyny, most likely an actinic keratosis lesion. Quite common as we age and they can be unsightly. Good luck to SO with colonoscopy. I am glad to have finally timed out on having them. In a 2 year period, I had to do appreciate 5 times and it gets old fast.
petite1, I like how you are preparing your new cabin for more seasonal usage. I have nothing to offer as far as winterizing it, but agree with cindyny about the water heater. Can your neighbors offer any suggestions?
Taco, glad you are getting back to golf.
Carole, you certainly have been ambitious with gardening. I bet it looks great.
Canaryca t, fingers crossed that these procedures find nothing of concern.
harley07, DH has signed us up for a cruise ofbtge Norwegian fjords and the Arctic circle in 2027. It will be in the fall so hoping we can see the Northern lights.
Carlene, the jewelry manager, on our Brazil cruise has transferred to this ship. We became friends so it is good to seen her again.
We arrived early in San Juan tonight. We are not going ashore until tomorrow though. I will look at some of the shops/items you mentioned cindy. We did buy coffee in Guatemala and Costa Rica as gifts, but we'll see if we can find what you recommended.
Listening to classical musical played by a husband and wife. She plays.the.piano and he the cello. On the first leg of our cruise, it was 2 women from Ukraine. One played the piano and the other a violin. So far both groups have been spectacular. First set tonight was French composers and this second set is movie theme songs.
Hope everyone had a great day..Waving "hi" to everyone.
betrayal