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Re: body aches
Cher, talking to the doctors can be intimidating , especially when they are off-putting. And I understand you don't want to make waves. But you have to be your own advocate. The doctors work for you. If you are having side effects, hot flashes or other concerns then you want them addressed NOW not at the doctor's "later date".
You have alot on your plate, as Bill pointed out. Perhaps some symptoms are related to stress/anxiety. Maybe you could benefit from a mild tranquilizer. Or at least someone to talk with. Does your cancer center have any social workers or support groups? Let us know how it goes.
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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