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Re: Life after treatment
I agree that it is not as simple as serendipity. Things have gotten much better for me since my treatment, but not because I'm special or different or lucky, but because I am determined and work really, really hard to get where I want to be and actively search out resources and connections that will assist me. A new job will not cure depression, and I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that anyone here has clinical depression without a psych degree and evaluation, but it's important for everyone to believe there's something out there to strive for and you deserve the right to at least think about it and check it out. I think the thoughts you're having are healthy and normal and you sound like you're a smart, sensible person who isn't going to quit her job and join the circus. Keep up the good work, and congratulations on nearing the end of your herceptin.
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"Dancers Against Cancer" in the Eugene, OR Komen Race for the Cure 2010
Diagnosed 8/7/08 with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, micropapillary pattern, Her2 3+, ER+,PR-, grade II, positive lymph nodes.
Received 6doses of Taxotere, Carboplatin with Herceptin continuing for a year...DONE.
1/28/09 Left Modified Radical Mastectomy, Right Simple Mastectomy.
Surgery pathology: No invasive carcinoma present and 17 lymph nodes removed all negative! Only small amount of carcinoma in situ in left breast.
March/April '09, Radiation to left chest wall.
Currently involved in Neratinib clinical trial.
"Well being I won
and wisdom too,
I grew and joyed in my growth;
from a word to a word
I was led to a word
from a deed to another deed." (Odin)
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