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Hello. I'm just so impressed. We are happy to share what we can. YES to all questions, Baylor Hospital, Dallas, TX
Q: Ruth had a needle biopsy of original large tumor, and very fortunately had a very good response to pre-operative TCH chemo to the point of only having scattered microscopic cells show positive post-surgery. Therefore I suspect there is no "tumour block" persay? I'm feeling a bit ignorant: Can lots extra slides be made from original needle biopsy speciman?
Kudos to you all in this important project!
Terri
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Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino
multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area
Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable
100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++
6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage
1 year Herceptin till 6/08
MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells"
now 50% ER+, PR- ???
Rads finished 1/16/08
Added Tamoxifen,
Finished Herceptin 05/08
NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.
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