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invisible qualities
Hi FOB,
Your history is rather uncommon, in part probably due to your persistence in seeking out and independently evaluating the various options available to those who question the standard answers. But given your long period of NED at such a young age, I also think it is likely that you have some as-yet unidentified characteristic that might be working strongly in your favor despite the recurrence.
Stay active, and do all the healthy things you can to influence the situation. You're good at it.
A.A.
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Dx 2002 age 51
bc for granny, aunt, cousin, sister, mother.
ER+/PR+/HER2+++, grade 3
IDC 1.9 cm, some DCIS, Stage 1, Grade 3
Lumpectomy, CAFx6 (no blood boosters), IMRT rads, 1 3/4 yr tamoxifen
Rads necrosis
BRCA 1 & 2 negative
Trials: Early detection OVCA; 2004 low-dose testosterone for bc survivors
Diet: Primarily vegetarian organic; metformin (no diabetes), vitamin D3
Exercise: 7 days a week, 1 hr/day
No trastuzumab, no taxane, no AI
NED
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