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Re: boyfriend d/x with stage 4 cancer
I am reading, and was not going to reply as I can't contribute to the conversation specifically. But of course all of us want support in rough times, so I will offer you that
Knowledge of Cancer can be a double edged sword because you know some of the negatives and hurdles he has ahead. But you also know the language and how to get through the confusing first days in cancerland. And how much hope that can be found
Remember the things that helped you in the beginning. Keep notes, ask questions, be an advocate. Get a second opinion. Let the dust settle and always 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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