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Dear Tonya,
I am sorry that your young daughter has to deal with this news.
It is so difficult when we have to tell our children this type of news.
My son was in college at the time of my dx. and it was not easy for me
or him. So I can't even imagine a nine year old having to understand
absorb and feel safe. These are the moments I hate this disease because
it hurts our loved ones.
I also know that adversity brings propserity and hopfully this will happen
for your daughter. She will have stronger character and sensitivity
for others. Also our children are so resilient that they always surprise us
with their abilities. You were wise to answer all her questions which will
help her cope.
Tonya sounds like the taxotere is working, it is a great drug and I am praying for 110% success on those skin mets. Please keep us posted
and of course come and vent also. Drink fluids after treatment and
rest....sending you healing wishes.
Hugs,
jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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