I skipped the C in TCH. There was a study that showed a higher dose of Taxotere 100/m2 was as effective as the 75/m2 with the carboplatin. I was a wuss and couldn't tolerate the 100/m2.
Also opted out of radiation since I had an immediate reconstruction.
Am making sure I get regular exercise and a better diet. Also trying self hypnosis to build the immune system and stay positive with cancer.
I'm 18 months out from the diagnosis. So far, so good!
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
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