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Re: New questions as things move forward
My doctor also does not do anything beside blood tests (not markers) and physical exams, at my check-ups. When I finished my year of herceptin, I had a few tests done, and all were OK. But that will be it, unless I experience symptoms. Same reason as above - no evidence that the additional stress of waiting for results, the test-associated risks, and, I am sure, the costs, etc., make it worth it. And I sort of agree. When I went for my last check-up, I hated even walking into the hospital.....
Note I was 3a as well.
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Dx Nov 2010 at age 65 - 3.5 cm invasive ductal, 8 of 15 nodes. ER-,PR-, HER+++. Lumpectomy, chemo, 6 weeks rads, 52 weeks herceptin finished April 2012.
CAT,PET, bone scan, ultrasound and mammogram in Spring 2012 - NED.
Cherishing every day, but realistically "watching my back" (or should I say "front"?
Eating foods thought to fight cancer, exercising every other day,using my garden as my mecca of peace, and loving my supportive husband more than ever.
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