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Re: Another question..
I never had any scans during treatment. Had Echocardiograms every few months to be sure no damage from Herceptin. Also get tumor markers. But not all oncologists think they are valid and they can result in false positives, apparently. I believe my doc is ambivilant about them. Still have blood work done.
I believe the tests we receive are based on individual situation. Have a discussion with your doctor as to the reasoning used. And of course, a second opinion will offer peace of mind.ETA: 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
Last edited by BonnieR; 12-12-2011 at 12:53 PM..
Reason: keep the faith
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