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DonnaD · 09-11-2011, 02:06 PM

Times have changed. Finally the stats are catching up with those of us with early stage breast cancer that received Herceptin.

I remember my onc saying I couldn't have gotten cancer at a better time being Her2+. Herceptin is our miracle drug. I am so thankful for the research that went into getting Herceptin on the market.

Just celebrated my 5 year canceriversay Aug 31st. I am living proof!

Also thank you Christine and Joe (I know you can hear me up there Joe) for this support group. I have learned so much from my sisters here and gained so much support and encouragement. I am blessed.

09-11-2011, 02:06 PM	#7
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	Re: The Good Kind Times have changed. Finally the stats are catching up with those of us with early stage breast cancer that received Herceptin. I remember my onc saying I couldn't have gotten cancer at a better time being Her2+. Herceptin is our miracle drug. I am so thankful for the research that went into getting Herceptin on the market. Just celebrated my 5 year canceriversay Aug 31st. I am living proof! Also thank you Christine and Joe (I know you can hear me up there Joe) for this support group. I have learned so much from my sisters here and gained so much support and encouragement. I am blessed. __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!