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When do most recurrences for HER2 happen
Hi Ladies, Has anyone heard that if you are HER2+ and you don't have a recurrence during the first year or two, the odds of it coming back drop dramatically? Funny thing is I had one Oncologist say that to me and then I had another say that isn't the case. The one who said that isn't the case said that Herceptin has…
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Usana
Has anyone ever taken Usana Mega antioxidant tablets. My sister bought me the multi-Vitamins and the antioxidant tabs. On the mega vitamins it says if you have had estogen dependent cancer consult with a physician. Well I am ER positive so no way I am taking those but their are no warnings on the antioxidants. Anyone have…
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Stage IV - HER2 - 7 years!
It's been 7 years since my diagnosis of Stage IV BC. I have been on Herceptin, almost every three weeks since and I am still NED. Sometimes I can't believe it. I was sure I would be gone by now.
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HER2+ and no chemo for early stage?
Is anyone out there ER+ PR+ and HER2+ and didn't have to do chemo? When I was diagnosed with a small tumour (1.7cm), I was very confident, knew instantly i want lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and then live happily ever after for the rest of my life... it went well, till my breast surgeon (best in my country) told me…
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Is Herceptin really the miracle drug it is made out to be?
I posted this in another thread but thought it would be good to start a new thread as many here are very knowledgeable as to research etc. and I would really like to understand this. I found the following info on this website "More than 89% of the women who got adjuvant Herceptin were alive after 4 years, whether or not…
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Herceptin ~ Port vs IV ?
Hi, Do you get your Herceptin treatments via port or IV? anyone tried both? What was your experience with it via IV? If it helps I have giant veins. I haven't started hercepting treatment yet but I hate my port, its very uncomfortable, and hurts after I run or do anything mildly strenous with that arm. thanks
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Anyone continue herceptin with rash?
I'm going to my ONC tomorrow to discuss whether I will be continuing herceptin. I have had a rash and itching. I was wondering if anyone had the same symptoms that continued with the H and just dealt with rash. Just finished my 6th treatment TCH and had severe allergic reaction to C. I'm confused to how they know it is the…