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Hi Dawn,
I am another stage IIIer.
Dxed June 05 with Stage IIIC , 12/14 pos nodes, er/pr neg, and Her +++.
They iniitially tied a partial mast. , but sinec surgical margins were not clear had a MRM right breast June 30, 2005. started DD A/C x 4, then Taxotere evry 3 weeks, with Herceptin, then 6 wks rads-4 fields, then 1 wk rad boost to scar.
Still on Herceptin, but will finish soon.
Had a prophylactive left mast 3 weeks ago, which turned out to be atypical and hyperplasia, so thankful I pursued getting this one removed.
Had bilateral recon. at same time, and am happy with results.
Just placed on Tamoxifen for left breast abnormality.
Happy to say I am NED.I feel that Herceptin is a God send to us, and Lapinitib is right behind. So although our cancers are aggressive these targeted txs are quite effective for us HER girls.
I KNow when I was originally dxed I felt sooo alone, but actually there are alot of us out there doing really well.
God Bless and Good Luck.
Linda
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