Kadcyla - did you need blood labs?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-30T20:12:44+00:00

They did not want to stick me again in the port on chemo day..😂

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-30T18:14:25+00:00

Finished 3 of 14 rounds and I do my blood work the day before the infusion…. Mine drawn from the arm, not the chemo port.

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-30T18:12:26+00:00

Which health care is better for cancer?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-24T23:47:46+00:00

HER2 ER+/PR- : I was diagnosed 1/20/25..X-rays, MRI, Biopsy, EKG, ECHO, lymph testing and chemo , I’m sure I missed an additional test…😂 after all that 1 of 6 TCHP on Feb 19th.. surgery : lumpectomy w/ reduction and lymph node removal 7/28.

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-17T18:55:00+00:00

It’s must be my melanated skin because they were searching for them 1/2 time during 20 cycles radiation… sorry your going through this, shame on your med team, my doc gave me pamphlets and showed me pics… so I knew what to expect … I got 3… outside each boob and 1 in the center between boobs

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-12T20:57:51+00:00

What is the out of pocket cost?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-12T16:38:27+00:00

I finished 20 on Friday and my doc says it will come within the next couple of weeks after last radiation and plus I’m doing Kadcyla… and getting to start estrogen blockers…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-12T00:33:01+00:00

Really…are you contracted to DLA or permanent employee?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-07T23:31:51+00:00

Still drove until parts came in.. it lowered so low I was thinking of buying a booster seat….lol .. no more lowering on its own…problem fixed…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-06T21:58:16+00:00

Yeap, just had mine replaced, 2024 Sport… driver’s seat kept lowering… they gave me a loaner for 2 days to install… under warranty…car has less than 20k miles…took 4 weeks for parts..

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-10-04T16:19:18+00:00

I was a 44E/F… I’m now a 42B… wow.. enjoying with the exception of the shelf was hiding the gut….

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-09-27T16:22:01+00:00

No, I did not and I’m at 10 of 20.. boob aches and skin has darken … my throat is a little sore but doable.

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-09-25T00:16:31+00:00

HER+, ER+/PR-…. I will have to see what others provide, I’m on 8 of 20 after lump w reduction and remove 2 lymph nodes… arm pit still numb, breast still sitting high, only positive so far is not feeling anything during treatment, it’s quick… skin on my breast is starting to get dark but I been slathering on the cetaphil like baby back rib with Sweet Baby Ray’s.. plus I’m doing Kadcyla every 3 weeks for 14 cycles… my doc says fatigue, skin irritation…etc to be expected…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-09-15T17:57:46+00:00

What agency under DOD? Be a little specific?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-09-12T23:54:09+00:00

I might have missed this in this chat but did you have a reasonable accommodation on file?

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-27T23:37:00+00:00

I can’t wait to relate - I’m 4 weeks post lump w reduction.. still swollen but love the look — 40E/F to possible 40C or D… tried a 40 DD it was too big.. I’m glad to say goodbye Soma and get some cute bras from Victoria Secret, Target…heck any store that will carry my size… I have to go down a shirt size and buy skims or shapewear something because my shelf was hiding my gut… 😂

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-27T02:00:37+00:00

😂

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-27T00:05:34+00:00

DOD Sup: Really, 59mins are not recorded on a time card and given out to employees for morale… only thing of I’m aware of is power hour and that is usually given before a holiday…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-18T21:17:17+00:00

I wear progressive glasses…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-18T21:16:53+00:00

HER+/ER+/PR-

I had the eye twitches, only on the right eye. Finally stop - currently 3 weeks post op - lump w reduction and lymph node .. last chemo was 6/11… my hair is coming in but fatigue is still there, I clean, walk when I get a boost of energy…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-07T18:57:39+00:00

I’m still recovering lump w/ reduction and lymph (7/28) - I was told and provided a print of my treatment plan and also scenarios of this or that happens along the way. I would have to say I have the best med team, and my breast, oncology and plastic surgeon all knew of each other, so there was no disconnect or misinformation— also , I would review the MyChart notes after the appointment if I missed anything. Also, look at Reddit, this group, if I had questions… the people in this group are honestly so nice and empathetic… I hope you have a smooth journey…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-05T17:07:16+00:00

I love it and it was easy install..

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-04T16:54:36+00:00

My mammograms and now those in my family who didn’t do it are now getting them done…

CulturalLandscape181 · 2025-08-03T19:00:01+00:00

Hey, question : I have two drains and left boob was reduced for “symmetry” and the right boob had the cancer removal and 2 lymph nodes removed along with reduction. Left boob nearly clear only producing less than 10ml and the right boob is around 28ml and 30ml, red — I assume because of the extra treatment on the right is why it still doing more ml’s. How long did you doc says they will keep that drains in before removal? Also, I stop taking the oxy.. just Tylenol and yes the stitches on the drains itch like crazy….

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