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Old 04-09-2009, 09:16 AM   #10
Mary Anne in TX
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Jean, the best information that I could find indicated good accuracy on the # of CTCs. I think it's the "what does it mean for me" part that has so many differences. I took it to get some peace of mind or to get back on herceptin if necessary. The more CTCs the more likely a sooner progression, I believe. Would be helpful on the "hit um with all ya got" or "minimum is better" question! I guess I'll soon find out!

Shobha, I take articles to my onc to read when I see him. He's been my onc for 3 years, but he's always been open to listening to my opinion....that's the reason I'm still there! He was willing to fight with me for that extra 9 - 10 months of herceptin. I will be forever grateful to my friend who got me to Dr. K.
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Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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