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Reply re: Dr. Lin
Hi Darlene,
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond, but we are having a lot of problems with our new service (Fairpoint Comm), so I am typing from our store.
My mother passed away on June 17, 2008. I was dx on February 7, 2008 and surgery on 2/22/08. I am coming up on my year anniversary (2/22/09).
Due to how I knew Dr. Lin so well, I decided to stay with her once I was diagnosed.
I would love to chat with you more regarding your meeting with her. I can be reached on my cell at 603-325-5090.
I plan on attending the meeting in May. The Longwood Inn is $159, but you could call the social worker and see if you can get a better rate. The DFCI offsets the rate for anyone who is undergoing treatment. There are a few others around as well. I can give you the # of a social worker there.
THank you for the compliment. It is actually a hat with sparkles all over it. I look forward to talking to you!
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-Sarah-
Jan '07 felt lump (PCP "thought" it was a cyst)
Nov '07 "bloody nipple discharge" (OB-GYN "thought" I had fibrocystic breasts and told me to take 400 IU's of Vitamin E)
Note: Mother was dx w/BC in 2004 (ER/PR+ & HER2+) & mets to brain April 2007 (she passed away June 17, 2008)
2/1/08: Biopsy Dx: DCIS (age 34)
2/22/08: Surgery R-side Mast
2/28/08: 1st Path Rpt Dx: IDC 1.8cm tumor & DCIS 2.1cm
2nd Path Rep DFCI - IDC (0.9cm) & DCIS (2.1cm)
Stage 1b/Gr 3; ER+(5%), PR+(2%), HER-2+++
5/5 nodes NEG; Clear Margins
Chemo: AC 4 rnds (1st one 3/31/08) finished 6/2/08
TH (Taxol/Hercepin) 12 weeks (1st one 6/25/08) finished 9/8/08
Herceptin 9 mos (every 3 weeks) finished 6/8/09
BRCA 1/2 NEG
Bio: Age 39, married to James 1999, 2 boys 12 & 10 yo
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