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Old 12-05-2006, 10:59 AM   #9
Becky
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I always have to remember (for myself) that when you read 10 year survival rates it is based on those who are 10 year survivors (duh). BUT they also using 10 yr old technology to get there. Look what's happened in 10 yrs

CMF to CAF
adding taxanes
dense dose therapy
and now Herceptin

I am sure I have forgotten zillions of other examples of progress. AIs to be sure. I think you understand what I am getting at here.

Also the future - Tykerb, Avastin and all the other drugs and research - just for the Her pathways. Researchers love us thank God!

There is a lot to be hopeful for.
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Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia

NED 18 years!

Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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