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Re: TCH Revisited
New Survivor, first of all, you are NOT being a cry baby. Don't ever feel that way. We have earned every tear we shed! This is a time of high (and low!) emotions coupled with hormonal upheaval. It is good that you recognize it is only temporary. But just be easy on yourself.
In terms of preparing people, my cancer center has a voluntary Navigator Program which matches survivors with new patients. We help them navigate the journey through treatment. I find it very rewarding.
There are often support groups offered too. Maybe you have one in your area.
Keep the faith.
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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