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Re: Wanna be part of a group get well card to the founder of this site?
Dear Christine,
Words escape me as I try to express what you, Joe, and this site have meant for me. I wish I could give you a hug and shower you with smiles and happiness. It was here that I first came online with my story when I was in shock and desperate wondering whether I'd be able to see my kids grow up. Your story, your encouragement, and the community you and Joe have created have been my strength throughout my journey. I honestly don't know what I would do without it. I'm eternally grateful for all that you and Joe have done for us. Please know that you have a powerful army of men and women cheering for you and wishing you many happy and healthy days ahead.
Thank you,
Marcia
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ER+ (30%)/PR-/HER-2+, stage 3
Diagnosed on 02/18/09 at 38 with a huge 12x10 cm tumor, after a 6 month delay. Told I was too young and had no risk factors. Found swollen node during breastfeeding.
March-August 09: neo-adjuvant chemo, part of a trial at Stanford (4 DD A/C, 4 Taxotere with daily Tykerb), loading dose of Herceptin
08/12/09 - bye bye boobies (bilateral mastectomy)
08/24/09 - path report shows 100 % success in breast tissue (no cancer there, yay!), 98 % success in lymphatic invasion, and even though 11/13 nodes were still positive, > 95 % of the tumor in them was killed. Hoping for the best!
September-October 09: rads with daily Xeloda
02/25/10 - Cholecystectomy
05/27/10 - Bone scan clear
06/14/10 - CT scan clear, ovarian cyst found
07/27/10 - Done with Herceptin!
02/15/11 - MVA-BN HER-2 vaccine trial
03/15/11 - First CA 15-3: 12.7 and normal, yay!
10/01/11 - Bone scan and CT scan clear, fatty liver found
now on Tamoxifen and Aspirin
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