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I thought the movie was a good portrayal, except for the part where they say "Herceptin has no side effects" Of course I would still do it again even though I had trouble w/ heart function. I can't blame that all on Herceptin. I think Adrimyacin had a significant role in my heart issues. Also, I would make sure I walked every day (As my Oncologist recommended-He was even willing to write a prescription for me to golf once a week) I am sure that would of gone over like a lead balloon at work. My husband started silently crying while watching the movie. You know the sniff, sniff, I got something in my eye kinda crying. It did make me more determined than ever to participate in whatever trials are available if/when I get to the stage IV club. I really want to feel like I have contributed in some way to the next generation out there facing this craziness. Peace Karen
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04/05 Onset 49, DCIS, solid, Hist 2/3, Nucl 2/3, 7cm R Brst
04/05 E & P + HER2+++
05/05 Mediport
05/05 Cytoxan & Adriamycin every 3wk x4
08/05 Taxol every 2wk x 4, Herceptin every wk x1yr
10/05 Bilat Mast - my Choice
10/05 3/19 lymph nodes Pos, Stage IIIa
11/05 Rad x 37 Rx, R Brst & Axcilla
02/06 Herceptin stopped (L vent HF 40)
03/06 Started & Stoped Arimidex after 2 mos.-QOL side effects
05/06 Started Tamoxafin
06/06 Bilat Free Flap Reconstruction
12/06 Cardiomyopathy reversed-HF normal
01/07 Bilat Saline Implants
07/07 CA 27-29 steadily rising from 28 in 12/06 to 46 in 7/07
07/07 PET Scan NED, but inflamation at prev surg site.
09/07 Started Femara
10/07 CA 27-29 down to 39
06/08 CA 27-29 down to 32
09/08 Lg joint pain & QOL side effects from Femara, will live w/ to keep CA markers within normal range.
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