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Re: Wanted to share
Emelie, I waked very early this morning thinking of you. I have both of my granddaughters for a few days and one of them is an Emily. I am so sad about your circumstances and so grateful that you have chosen to share your decisions and courage with us. I have felt empowered by your choices and your peace. It's only been since BC and being older that I feel the burden and blessings of the people I have chosen to put into my life. Your willingness to share your journey has been one more confirmation just how very important our "people environment" really is. Thank you for being one of my blessings in life. ma
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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