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I was working full time (40 hours) as a legal secretary when I was diagnosed. The entire office was wonderful. During AC I missed about 2 days each treatment and left early several days. They paid me regardless. I can never thank the firm enough. Everyone was so good to help me out. During Taxol/Herceptin I only missed half a day every week to get treatment. I am a single mother of an 11 year old daughter. I had to work to support us. I worry about what will happen if I recur. I will still have a house payment, car payment etc. We do have long term diability which is good. I just have to give this to God every morning in prayer. Otherwise I would definitely be a basket case. I have a wonderful extended family too that helped us and I know they will be there no matter what.
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Nancy
Diagnosed 4/06, age 45
IDC, 3.5 cm, 4/7 positive nodes
Stage IIB
Her2++, ER & PR++
Mastectomy, 4 AC, 4 Taxol & Herception for one year
Radiation
Ovaries out 4/07
Currently taking Arimidex and Zometa every 6 months
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