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Re: Recovery after Oophorectomy
Yes, I did have a biopsy, and they found that it is now highly ER+, 70-80%. My primary cancer in my breast was only <10%, and the mets in my liver were ER-. So things definitely can change!! It is still HER2+. So that is why my original onc. suggested the ooph and AI, but the only way I can continue to get Herceptin here in Canada once the cancer has progressed is to enter a study. So I'm hoping for the T-DM1, that's for sure!
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diagnosed April, 2007, age 36 - stage IV, mets to liver; ER+ (slightly), PR-, HER2+
MRM April 26, 2007
started chemo May 25, 2007 - Taxotere and Herceptin
finished chemo Oct 2007, continue on Herceptin for life, also on Tamoxifen
MRI in Jan 2008 shows no evidence of cancer in liver - NED!!
recurrence in left axilla nodes April 2010
now highly ER+, still HER2+
oophorectomy July 2010
start TDM1 (Emilia) trial Sept 2010
it's working!! can still palpate small node in axilla, but remain NED everywhere else
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