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03-10-2004, 08:23 AM

I am just a lurker, but I just finished my chemo today (4 a/c, 4 taxotere) and don't meet with my onc until 3/17 to discuss what's next (aside from rads, of course) as far as testing and monitoring. I am 34 with IDC (.9mm tumor) stage I, er/pr neg, her2neu pos, grade 3. My onc indicated that he does do testing during follow-up but we didn't get into specifics.

I am scared due to the agressive nature of my tumor. I have 2 small children and want to make sure I am here to watch them grow. What kinds of tests can I expect? I also wonder if testing will make me feel better or just more on edge. I don't want to bury my head in the sand, but I'd like to put this behind me and get some sort of normal life back.

Thanks for any help.
Chris

03-10-2004, 08:23 AM	#1
Chris Guest Posts: n/a	I am just a lurker, but I just finished my chemo today (4 a/c, 4 taxotere) and don't meet with my onc until 3/17 to discuss what's next (aside from rads, of course) as far as testing and monitoring. I am 34 with IDC (.9mm tumor) stage I, er/pr neg, her2neu pos, grade 3. My onc indicated that he does do testing during follow-up but we didn't get into specifics. I am scared due to the agressive nature of my tumor. I have 2 small children and want to make sure I am here to watch them grow. What kinds of tests can I expect? I also wonder if testing will make me feel better or just more on edge. I don't want to bury my head in the sand, but I'd like to put this behind me and get some sort of normal life back. Thanks for any help. Chris