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  • judyr's blog
    Is anyone else suffering herceptin side effects?
    I have got through a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy fairly unscathed. However, I've had my first dose of herceptin (that I know I'm lucky to have) but it left me very tired and feeling 'drugged up' for about a week. Can anyone share there experience of herceptin with me - is this a 'one off' and my body will get used to it or am I to expect the same side effects from the next 16 doses?
    Former Member
  • xjanx's blog
    having a bad day
    Hi, I'm new, hope you don't mind me having a moan. doctors have highered my thyroid tables and I'm having side affects so I mentioned this to him, and to solve the problem hopefully. He suggested 150 then 175 mrg alternate days. I thought this is new I'll try it anything to help with the affects. been driving me mad. so I'll see how it goes, anyone had a similar thing ?
    Former Member
  • KAZx2's blog
    A LIFT
    Have had some excellent news. Half way through 6 lots of Chemo for locally advanced Breast Cancer - my tumor has shrunk dramatically. My Consultant couldn't even feel it. A small thing, but God it given me a boost !!
    Former Member
  • Deb_bie's blog
    Is this a familiar story? UPDATED
    Updated .... I am the sister of a fantastic 53 year old man who has Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. It was diagnosed in May 2002 after a series of personal challenges, including the sudden and unexpected death of his brother-in-law who was not even 40! Initially he was treated initially with chemotherapy but ultimately in December of the same year my brother had an allogeneric bone marrow transplant. He made a fantastic recovery, he found a new job and all was looking good. For 6 years he was free...
    Former Member
  • Julesx2's blog
    Three Chemos .....two hospital stays
    Just returned home after yet another spell in hospital. Three chemos down and two hospital stays with unknown infections it looks lke its going to be a long haul. After a variety of tests ( just like last time) the doctors were no nearer the truth , one thought it was an infection in my Hickman line , another thought the infection was caused by the open wound on my back. Finally one "brave" doctor admitted they hadnt really got to the bottom of it- I like honesty. So where do I go from here. Next...
    Former Member
  • poppyanne's blog
    poppyanne 22
    My Husband has just been diagnosed with lung cancer which has spread to his spine. Its been a nightmare. he's just had a biopsy so waiting for those results plus waiting for radio therapy to start on his spine a week Monday. Its totaly consumed our lives at the moment. Plus to add to the misery my poor old Dad has been diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer !!
    Former Member
  • Lesx2's blog
    Rollercoaster again ???
    Well its what we all dread and hope never happens but looks like Im back on the rollercoaster again! Havent felt well for weeks, and couldnt exactly put my finger on it but as we all know we know our own bodies pretty well. After much harrassment from members of this site ( who will remain unamed!) lol I made an appointment with my gp yesterday. Outcome, lots of blood taken - (at least 4 blackpuddings worth) some tamazapan to help me sleep and an urgent referal back to breast clinic. Ok I thought...
    Former Member
  • colin d's blog
    colin d
    hi well on wed 8th i will find out what is wrong and they will explain the results of the scan. At the moment i feel fine walking about 3miles aday but mentally that is all over the place i suppose this will be like this all the time good days and negative days. Funny 4wks ago i had a sense of humour and sudenly this has now taken a back seat other days i am fine look at me 52 got this bug and told Yvonne my wife and not had an affair yet life is a bummer will keep you posted Colin
    Former Member
  • JennieG's blog
    We don't deserve this
    I am the kind of person who puts up with things and then once in a while I get really angry and explode. That is what I am doing right now so I thought I'd write it down. I've just found out that yet another one of our 'members' may not be who they say they are. I shouldn't be surprised because this is after all the internet and it just goes to show what world we live in that some individuals feel the need to make up an illness to get some attention. If I am wrong please tell me. Well let me...
    Former Member
  • colin d's blog
    Colin Doyle
    I am colin and at the moment i have been told i have adenocarinoma but they do not no were the cancer is they suspect the way the nodes have formed in my neck it is from the stomach. The lumps only appeared about a month ago and i feel fine had a ct scan on Friday and will have results this Wed, at the moment i am all over the place and have been told it could be months or if early stages could have a few years. They have said i will start treatment probably chemo at North Staffs hospital near Stoke...
    Former Member
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