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Old 05-31-2004, 07:09 AM   #1
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My Story - Joy

Just a brief history here in hopes of giving back to those in need of hope the way sooo many have given to me.

I was originally dxed in 2/2000 with stage 1 bc no nodes no vascualr involvement. ER/PR++ diploid cells grade 3 s-phase 8% her2 deemed negative in the 2.3ish cm tumor removed from my right breast. I was 32 years old with a 3 year old and 18 month old. I was treated with a lumpectomy A/C tamoxifen radiation.

In may of 2002 I was re-dxed with stage IV bc. Breast again and lung sites and a huge liver tumor (7cmx9cm) plus many other liver mets. I began taxotere and xeloda. A friend urged me to see a bc specialist and he was the only MD to suggest that my tissue be re-tested for her2 with the FiSH test. It was the only reason that he could see as the cause of the extensive mets. Well he was right I was strongly her 2 positive. And we added herceptin to the chemos. I continued on with a total of 9-10 months on taxotere and xeloda. I stopped those again as a suggestion from the bc specialist. I began hormonal txs zolodex and femara and continued with herceptin only switching to the 3 week regimen. That is what I continue to do to this day and have little to no disease left. I'm set for re-staging this week actually. I feel great and look healthy. I have always done and continue to do many complementary healing modalities/treatments including acupuncture and chinese herbs healing touch massage prayer/meditation fun fun fun diet and supplementation naturopathy reiki etc.

Thank you for allowing me to share and my healing thoughts and wishes are strong for all of you.
love Joy in colorado
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