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vickie h · 07-31-2006, 02:48 PM

I have Pet/CAT scans done every 6 months, also tumor markers ca15 and 27/29 every 6 weeks. I was diag. 2/2004 with stage IIIB her 2+++, er/pr-, 12mm tumor (left) with node involvement. 4 rounds of taxotere/carbo, mastectomy 7/04 with removal of 19 nodes, 6 positive, 1 year of weekly taxol/herceptin 9/04-8/05. 2 rounds of radiation (66), then Avastin and herceptin 8/05 to present. I just had my latest PET and it showed increased uptake in the neck and right breast areas, as well as the left axilla area. I asked for the PET scan and my Dr. believes in them every 6 months while active cancer because you can change TX quickly and sometimes symptoms don't appear. I believe in any kind of prevention, and early Treatment. Good luck and prayers for your wife. I send you love and hope, Vickie H

07-31-2006, 02:48 PM	#20
vickie h Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san luis obispo, ca Posts: 1,150	Pet Scans I have Pet/CAT scans done every 6 months, also tumor markers ca15 and 27/29 every 6 weeks. I was diag. 2/2004 with stage IIIB her 2+++, er/pr-, 12mm tumor (left) with node involvement. 4 rounds of taxotere/carbo, mastectomy 7/04 with removal of 19 nodes, 6 positive, 1 year of weekly taxol/herceptin 9/04-8/05. 2 rounds of radiation (66), then Avastin and herceptin 8/05 to present. I just had my latest PET and it showed increased uptake in the neck and right breast areas, as well as the left axilla area. I asked for the PET scan and my Dr. believes in them every 6 months while active cancer because you can change TX quickly and sometimes symptoms don't appear. I believe in any kind of prevention, and early Treatment. Good luck and prayers for your wife. I send you love and hope, Vickie H