diagnosed Aug. 8 2000
Stage 3a because of size. Lots of lymph involvement Her2/neu+++ er- high grade 4 rounds of Adriamycin/Cytoxen(sp!) Mastectomy 4 rounds of Taxotere followed by radiation Recurrence December 2002 to lymph nodes in the neck and chest. 6 rounds of Taxol/Carboplatin with weekly herceptin. After 6 rounds CT scans and MRI of brain are clear. WooHoo! As of May 2003 on herceptin every three weeks indefinately. First time around: learned so much " changed my life for the better in many ways. Wake up call. Not to just be alive but to really live. Second time around: Took me by surprise at a time of great optimism that I just might beat this thing. Now I know that the struggle to survive will always be a part of my life. Not my idea of a good time. Now ""to live is Christ" " and to die is gain"" has a whole new meaning. I still need to really live while I am alive. My challenge is to be comfortable with the struggle; at the same time learn to relax and enjoy all the good things that yet remain in my life. We are in this struggle together and somehow that just helps! " |
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