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Ellie F · 02-19-2009, 08:12 AM

Hi from England.Visited the site a number of times and found it really helpful. Wonder if anyone can help me with this query.I was diagnosed in Feb 2008 with ibc with 13 axillary nodes Had 4 doses of AC followed by mastectomy and 15 rads. Started on herceptin in August. A couple of weeks ago found an enlarged lymph gland in other axilla which was biopsied and contained malignant cells. Mammogram and ultrasound of breast seemed clear. Onc has stopped herceptin and I will be having axillary nodes removed and 15 more rads.Onc then said we would have to wait and see where it turned up next! Wont consider Tykerb even though I could fund this privately.Anyone had similar experience or info on this. Thanks Ellie

02-19-2009, 08:12 AM	#1
Ellie F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,526	UPDATE-Axillary lymph gland mets Hi from England.Visited the site a number of times and found it really helpful. Wonder if anyone can help me with this query.I was diagnosed in Feb 2008 with ibc with 13 axillary nodes Had 4 doses of AC followed by mastectomy and 15 rads. Started on herceptin in August. A couple of weeks ago found an enlarged lymph gland in other axilla which was biopsied and contained malignant cells. Mammogram and ultrasound of breast seemed clear. Onc has stopped herceptin and I will be having axillary nodes removed and 15 more rads.Onc then said we would have to wait and see where it turned up next! Wont consider Tykerb even though I could fund this privately.Anyone had similar experience or info on this. Thanks Ellie