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09-12-2007, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Worried Sick
Had a diagnostic mammogram on Monday and some calcifications showed up--the same breast I had surgery on 4 years ago. Today I had a biopsy, the radiologist said you have been through a lot and we are going to be picky picky after reviewing the films on Monday. I called my oncologist in a bit of a panic yesterday and the nurse called back and said my onc. called medical records and not to worry as there was "nothing bad in the report." I see him tomorrow for chemo....I don't understand this as I am on chemo: herceptin, navelbine and xeloda and in a clinical trial and have been in remission. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Ceesun aka Cathy
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09-12-2007, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Cathy
I feel your worry, I was diagnosed 5 1/2 years ago via calcifications on a mammo....but since then, I have had them 2x on the other side, and the biopsy was normal.....try not to worry, I know, easier said than done....seems like your current regime should keep mets away. You are in my prayers for good news!
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"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Hugs & Blessings
Sheila
Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications)
Core Biopsy 2/22/02
L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002
Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg
6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant
9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes
9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks
3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes
3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes
5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working
6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin
3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee
5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks
4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve
5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin
11/09 Progression on Navelbine
Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!!
2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion
7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!!
9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck
Qualified for TDM-1 EAP
10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1
Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments
12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments
2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression
2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression
6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin
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09-12-2007, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,193
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Relax and laugh
Hi Ceesun
I'm sorry you are so worried about this, but everyone knows how that feels.
It sounds to me like they are just being very cautious and "picky" because of your "history". I know the waiting is hard. I think it was Margerie who said to laugh after someone tells you to relax! Good luck tomorrow.
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Dx Aug/05 at age 51
2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3
ER+/PR-
Her2 +++
Sept 7/05 Mastectomy
4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation
1 year of Herceptin
Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months,
Arimidex for 5 years
Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09
" I yam what I yam." - Popeye
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09-12-2007, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: moved to Lancaster, Pa in June, 2010
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Ceesun, I feel for you as we all do when we have tests done or find a lump. It sounds like your doctors are on top of things. Try to be positive. (Hard one for me sometimes) Will keep you in my prayers for good results.
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Debbie in North Carolina
Diag 10/2006-high grade invasive ductal carcinoma- mastectomy L breast
2.5 cm tumor ER/PR pos-Her2+++
4 rounds A/C, 4 rounds Taxol
Herceptin every 3 weeks until Jan. 2008
6/18/07 prophylatic mastectomy R breast
8/2007 started aromasin/stopped arimidex (side effects)
12/07 stopped aromasin due to side effects (now what?)
Finished herceptin 1/8/08
started tamoxifen for 2 years then will switch to femera
allergic to tamoxifen started femera 4/2008
June 20, 2008 portacath removed
Learnig to live life to the fullest!
Stopped Femera due to side effects
July 28, 2008 start trial for breast cancer vaccine
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09-12-2007, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,154
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ugh, sorry that you have to endure more...as if your trt is not enough?
I will keep you in my prayers that all is normal and well.
Not easy....take a deep breath....and try to keep positive thoughts.
Best Wishes
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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09-12-2007, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,055
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Cathy, hope all turns out fine. In the meantime you can't gear up for what might be.That would be too exhausting. You need to take care of yourself until you know if you actually have something to battle. Easier said than done. Let us know if all is status quo. BB
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09-13-2007, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OH
Posts: 385
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Cathy
I have a favorite saying, "Don't borrow trouble." We just need to get through one day at a time...Hopefully the support of this group relaxes you in that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Be well.
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