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Did you make your own choice about post treatment surveillance or did you go with what your doctor advised? Did you get a second opinion on this? I want to have an educated discussion with my onc. regarding this and I wonder whether I should consult with the onc. who I got a second opinion from for my original diagnosis. He works in a large cancer hospital and works only with breast cancer patients. My current onc. treats all types of cancer.
Current onc. does not do routine scans and I'm not sure about bloodwork. It would be great to find a solution that works for me. I just know that I better have my facts straight before approaching him.
Your responses have really helped!
Jamie
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Diagnosed 11/06 IDC left breast Stage 1, High Grade w/extensive High Grade DCIS. Right breast extensive hyperplasia w/calcifications.
ER-/PR- HER2+++
Bi-lateral masectomy 12/15/06 w/expanders
SNB Node Negative
Chemo Taxotere, Cytoxan 2/07-4/07
Herceptin Started 5/07
Exchange surgery 6/15/07
Herceptin stopped after 12 rounds due to herceptin induced cardiomyopathy
On heart meds 'til?
Age 40 at diagnosis
Cancer may have been a defining moment but it does not define me!
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