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I do believe Katie Couric said that a portion would be going to "out of the box" research which currently has a shortage of funding. I was shocked at the statistics of one of every two men and one of every three women will be diagnosed with cancer. If only our government would take notice. I am hopeful this effort brings about both awareness and change.
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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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