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Her2 is more agressive, which means that it just takes more agressive treatment like herceptin! I spent a year focused on the diagnosis! Don't you even consider that!!!
Focus on the glory of those new drugs that treat the rascal that is Her2. I, like some others, plan to make herceptin like my daily vitamins, part of my routine (every 3 weeks, that is). You have been blessed to have 2 incredible "reasons" to fight and to stay focused on life and all it's blessings! Take whatever time you need to ask tons of questions of the "Mighty Warriors" on this site and get your mind set for the good fight! Then let those adorable dolls make you smile and laugh! WOW! Are they just the cutest in the world??? I have been raising my granddaughter (8) for the last 7 months and it has been my purpose and my reason to fight, to stay happy, and to live in the moment! God blessed us both with something very precious. She reminds me every day to live today!
Keep asking and keep believing in all you many tomorrows! Much love,
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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