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@caz591 Iāve had 7 out of 14 cycles Kadcyla and Iāve got a work trip to the US tomorrow which my consultant is happy for me to do in between cycles. Iām tired and occasionally I feel shitty, but I donāt know how much of that is due to the Kadcyla and how much is due to the fact that life is really freakin busy. Iām back to work like normal 1x or 2x a week in the office, running 3x a week, weights 3x a week, some HIIT classes in between and Iām back to doing the weights that I was before cancer. My HR gets a bit higher when Iām running, but not a huge amount. Thereās loads of posts lately about Kadcyla and peopleās experiences, most people seem to be able to just get on with life as usual. Hopefully youāll be the same!
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Thatās amazing the amount of activity you can do. I used to lift weights before my diagnosis but now struggle with cording and tightness around shoulder, chest and armpit. It may be my age, Iām 56 today. I will get back to it eventually Iām determined to get strong again!
We are all so individual, from the age we were diagnosed, our fitness levels and health issues before and after our diagnosis. But we will all get stronger together
@caz591 great news about lymph nodes, doory to hear margins not clear but you have a plan and two lovely ladies on Kadcyla have already replied to you.
Met the lovely @salbert today in person. We intended to meet for 30 minutes as I was travelling through Surrey but it was an hour. Couldnāt stop talking. We both agreed this HER2+ thread is needed for ongoing support and there are so many different treatment plans for us all.
Off to see my children and dog for birthday cake 
Happy weekend all.
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Happy birthday. Enjoy your cake
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Well I am literally buzzing, not just from the large Americano I have just drunk but from finally meeting up with the One and Only @naughty_boob. We did not come up for air. There was so much to chat about and we would have still been going if it werenāt for the fact that her poor husband was patiently waiting for us to finish. Pic attached for posterity!
Good luck with your American trip @kartoffel You are amazing! Yes, get glitter for July! 
@caz591 Great news that your lymph nodes were clear. I had to have further surgeries too and ended up with a mastectomy but hereās hoping they get clear margins next time. Glad some of the Kadcyla girls can give you the lowdown on their experience of it.
Iām off to the cinema now to see this Stephen King film. All that remains for me to say is HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAUGHTY BOOB!! 
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Do you have your 14 cycles of kadcyla first then radiotherapy or do you have radiotherapy then cycles of kadcyla? X
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Good heavens. Youāre even colour coordinated. Sounds like a great meet up.
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@naughty_boob happy birthday and glad your meet up was good. Just so encouraging from you all getting on with things! Gives me hope while I still await results of 2nd go for clear margin. Meanwhile Iām on train home after Persian Afternoon Tea in Birmingham!
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@caz591 i had radiotherapy first (continuing phesgo till I started Kadcyla/during radio) then 2 week break after radio before starting Kadcyla. Everywhere seems to be differentā¦ There is a very small risk of lung issues with both radiotherapy and Kadcyla so my cancer centre prefer to do one at a time to reduce the risk of any issues. I do think it is a very small risk though, as plenty places seem happy to do both at the same time.
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Yay !! What a fab photo !! Two legends together !!
Im up to my eyes in it as have been quietly organising s huge network event for my industry and its tomorrow ā¦ 80 people expected ! All money raised is going to Breast Cancer Now ā¦ Iām exhausted already 
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Good luck and enjoy tomorrow!
Great photo of @salbert and @naughty_boob , you could be sisters! @arty1 good luck for your event, you are doing a great job, i dont know how you keep it up.
Sorry you are feeling so bad. I have no real advise as I am only 1/4 way through chemo but can empathise as I am bothered with Oesophagitis since my first treatment. The only thing that soothes is honey and lemon water (very cool) sipping throughout the day.
I hope you find some kind of comfort soon.
I hear you @mrsjelly. This year was meant to be a huge year for my family and it all seems on hold. My husband turns 50 in April and I turn 50 in October. My youngest finishes school and starts uni and my eldest finishes uni! We had hoped for a big family holiday plus many celebratory days. Canāt even book husband a birthday meal until I know when my chemos will beš¤Ø
On the plus side, chemo will be finished before my daughters graduation, and we are hoping the operation is after it, but will figure that out too. Plus, we will have a joint 50th party after all my treatment is doneā¦.
We just have to be kind to ourselves and I truly believe my life is on hold this year so that I can have many more years.