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Hi Everyone,
I was dx March of '03 with stage IIIa bc, 8cm tumor, 1+ node, ER-, PR+, HER2+. I had mastectomy and then entered a trial getting 4x AC/every 3 wks, then 12x Taxol with Herceptin/wkly, then wkly Herceptin x40. (also radiation x30). Was on Tamoxifen for 13 months and menopausal so switched to Arimidex. Period came back 2 months later and kept coming so now I'm back on Tamoxifen and scheduling an oopherectomy. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis (-3 spine) after chemo. Started on Fosamax, calcium supp. and exercise. 1 year follow up DEXA now shows in the range of osteopenia (-1.5)! Just had 9 month checkup, all is well. Tumor marker is 12, the lowest it's ever been.
I did speak to my oncologist about vaccine trials and he thought it might not be a bad idea. Anyone know about trials that I might qualify for? I haven't yet started looking.
Thank you one and all for the knowledge presented here and the support. You are all great, thanks!
Susan
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