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Jackie07 · 04-12-2013, 11:24 PM

Happy cancerversary!

My diagnosis in 2007 was also a 2B. I wasn't able to complete the one year Herceptin due to heart issues. But so far so good.

I think the H+++ (Grade 3) means the cancer cells divides faster than Grade 2 (more copies of Her2 genes are found), thus mor aggressive. But it could also mean that it responds better to Herceptin.

Went through genetic testing, but did not take preventive measures until another cancer incident happened to my family. Though all three of us have different cancers, they are sort of related (HNPCC). So I did a prophylactic hysterectomy/oophorectomy. The surgeon said there was hyperplesia on the lining of the uterus already. So the preventive measure was the right move.

04-12-2013, 11:24 PM	#6
Jackie07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: "Love never fails." Posts: 5,808	Re: Her2 and mets Happy cancerversary! My diagnosis in 2007 was also a 2B. I wasn't able to complete the one year Herceptin due to heart issues. But so far so good. I think the H+++ (Grade 3) means the cancer cells divides faster than Grade 2 (more copies of Her2 genes are found), thus mor aggressive. But it could also mean that it responds better to Herceptin. Went through genetic testing, but did not take preventive measures until another cancer incident happened to my family. Though all three of us have different cancers, they are sort of related (HNPCC). So I did a prophylactic hysterectomy/oophorectomy. The surgeon said there was hyperplesia on the lining of the uterus already. So the preventive measure was the right move. __________________ Jackie07 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2 NICU 4.4 LB Erythema Nodosum 85 Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d 3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills CN 3 GKRS 52301 IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET 6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M Diastasis recti Tamoxifen B. scan Irrtbl bowel 1'09 Colonoscopy 313 BRCA1 V1247I hptc hemangioma Vertigo GI - > yogurt hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410 Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk DEXA 1/13 1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer. 3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer. Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2) 10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016 7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence. 7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule. 1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule. "I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe