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julierene · 02-07-2006, 08:11 PM

I was exact same dx except I was 2.0 cm with extensive DCIS, but 28 years old. I was 8/9 on the Grade, and I was Her2 +++. NODE NEGATIVE, bilateral mastectomy, ovary removal - - I did everything they would let me do. I took antioxidants GALORE, exercised, stayed in the normal BMI range, ate healthy (better than most people I know), etc etc.

I took the Adramycin and Cytoxin 2 weeks apart for 4 rounds, then I took Taxotere for 4 rounds 2 weeks apart. 2 years later, I turn up with liver and bone mets.

These statistics were for ages 49 and younger...

My statistics were 89% chance of being disease-free for 10 years from MayoClinic.com.

Statistics were 75% 10-year survival with no chemo.

Maybe the statistics aren't what would be important. Answering some very basic questions like -

1. How will I feel about myself if this comes back and I chose not to try the chemo?
2. How will I feel about myself if I go through the chemo and it still comes back?
3. What does my family think and want for me?

02-07-2006, 08:11 PM	#13
julierene Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 327	I was exact same dx except I was 2.0 cm with extensive DCIS, but 28 years old. I was 8/9 on the Grade, and I was Her2 +++. NODE NEGATIVE, bilateral mastectomy, ovary removal - - I did everything they would let me do. I took antioxidants GALORE, exercised, stayed in the normal BMI range, ate healthy (better than most people I know), etc etc. I took the Adramycin and Cytoxin 2 weeks apart for 4 rounds, then I took Taxotere for 4 rounds 2 weeks apart. 2 years later, I turn up with liver and bone mets. These statistics were for ages 49 and younger... My statistics were 89% chance of being disease-free for 10 years from MayoClinic.com. Statistics were 75% 10-year survival with no chemo. Maybe the statistics aren't what would be important. Answering some very basic questions like - 1. How will I feel about myself if this comes back and I chose not to try the chemo? 2. How will I feel about myself if I go through the chemo and it still comes back? 3. What does my family think and want for me? Last edited by julierene; 02-07-2006 at 08:20 PM..