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When I was diagnosed I decided that I would do everything I could to carry on as before - for myself and for my loved ones. I chose to continue working through treatment because it gave me something to do other than sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. It wasn't always easy but it was certainly doable. Whenever anyone remarks on my positive attitude I just remind them of one thing: You may not choose what life throws your way, but you can choose how to deal with it.
The power of positive thinking goes a long way!!
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Gerri
Dx: 11/23/05, Lumpectomy 12/12/05
Tumor 2.2 cm, Stage II, Grade 3, Sentinel Node biopsy negative
ER+ (30%) /PR+ (50%), HER2+++
AC X 4 dose dense, Taxol X 4 dose dense
Herceptin started with 2nd Taxol, given weekly until chemo done
then given every 3 weeks for one year ending on March 16, 2007
Radiation 30 treatments
Tamoxifen - 2 yrs (pre-menopausal)
May 2008 - Feb 2012 Femara
Aug 2008 - Feb 2012 Zometa every 6 months
March 2012 - Stop Femara, now Evista for bone strengthening
********** Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault
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