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07-02-2012, 02:14 PM
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Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
I have not been an active poster on here, but i just want to thank you all for all the info, virtual hugs, prayers, courage, and love shown here. This is the first place i check every am, andits gotten me hrough some scary times. Thankyou. Now for the good news...my last t/c (#4) was today after having a "complete response" to that plus herceptin. I don't know howi have been so lucky. Waiting on a callfrom the surgeon for lumpectomy date, then radiation after that. Thank you all again, and keep on. You are all awesome. -Carla
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07-02-2012, 07:45 PM
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Carla,
Thanks for the good news !
Stay strong- it should get easier now.
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07-02-2012, 07:56 PM
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
I understand the clean margins, but if there was DCIS before the IDC, how do we know theres not DCIS lurking some other place in my dense, calcified breast? I havent had terrible SE, so guess i have to find something to obcess about  |
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07-02-2012, 09:42 PM
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Location: Michigan
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
How wonderfull for you! Gods blessings to you and your family!
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dx 11/12/09 IDCI
Stage 3a
ER 98% PR 80%
Her2 +3
4/12 nodes
6 rounds TCH
Herceptin 12 months 3weeks
Rad. 30 tx
Tamoxifin 6 months stopped
Arimedex stopped 9/12 (side effects)
Aromasin 10/12
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07-03-2012, 03:39 AM
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Location: Ireland
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Carla I can't answer your question but congrats on finishing chemo which is a huge accomplishment!
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Tricia
Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive
A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr
Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06
Currently taking Arimidex..
June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density.
Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc.
2014 Normal Dexa scan
2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!
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07-03-2012, 11:20 AM
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Location: Sunny San Diego
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Carlatte,
Congratulations on getting through treatment.
You have a tendency to stress about things - like I do. You should consider doing a vaccine clinical trial after you finish Herceptin. You need to enroll within 3 to 6 months depending on which trial.
I have similar problems with imaging - we are stuck doing the self exams and being vigilant for changes in the breast.
I know I must drive my medical team nuts, but if I ever have a recurrence I want it found sooner rather than later.
Statistics are in our favor, especially the longer you are NED, so as time goes by the chance of recurring drops.
Eat your veggies, drink clean water, exercise and find ways to relax.
Most of all - enjoy being cancer free!
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
The content of my posts are meant for informational purposes only. The medical information is intended for general information only and should not be used in any way to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease
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07-03-2012, 12:24 PM
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Yes! I am an RN who runs over, backs up and runs over again all obstacles in my way...'til meeting cancer. I've had so much love and support that i'm looking forward to paying it forward!
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07-03-2012, 03:56 PM
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Congrats on finishing up, and a total response!!! ((hugs))
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Diagnosed in October 2011 Stage IV with metastasis to liver.
January 2012 after double mastectomy, started taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin.
Clear.
December 2012 was diagnosed with five brain mets, and had whole brain radiation.
Around July 2014 two mets in brain, one a residual spot and one new one growing in size. Received Cyberknife on both areas
Clear/NED
April 2015 remain NED
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07-04-2012, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Philly Suburbs
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Congratulations Carla!
Your desire to "pay it forward" says so much about the person you are! I hope you have many, many, many years to fulfill that desire!
All the best as you enter the next phase of your journey,
Denise
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1/11-needle biopsy
2/11-Lumpectomy/axillary node dissection - Stage 3c, ER/PR-14/17 nodes
3/11 - Post-op staph infection,cellulitis, lymphedema,seroma,ARRRGH!
4/12/11-A/C x 4, then T/H x 4, H only,Q3 weeks
8/26/11 finished Taxol!!!
10/7/11 mastectomy/DIEP recon
11/11 radiation x28
1/12/12 1st CANCER-VERSARY!
1/12 Low EF/Herceptin "Holiday" :(
2/12 EF up - Back on Herceptin, heart meds
4/2/1212 surgery to repair separated incision from DIEP recon
6/8/12 Return to work :)
6/17/12 Fall, shatter wrist,surgery to repair/insert plate :(
7/10/12 last Herceptin
7/23/12 Brain Mets %$&#! 3cm and 1cm
8/10/12 Gamma knife surgery, LOTS of steroids;start H/Tykerb
8/23/12 Back to work
12/20/12 Injure back-3 weeks in wheel chair
1/12/13 2nd CANCER-VERSARY!
1/14/13 herniate disk in back - surgery to repair
1/27/13 Radiation necrosis - edema in brain - back on steroids - but not back to work - off balance, poor cordination in right arm
5/3/13 Start Avastin to shrink necrosis
5/10/13 begin weaning steroids
6/18/13 Brain MRI - Avastin seems to be working!
6/20/13 quarterly CT - chest, abdomen, pelvis - All Clear!
7/5/13 finally off steroids!!
7/7/13 joined the ranks of the CHEMO NINJAS I am now Tekuto Ki Ariku cancer assassin!
7/13/13 Symptoms return - back on steroids
7/26/13 Back on Avastin - try again!
8/26/13 Not ready to return to classroom yet :( But I CAN walk without holding onto things! :)
9/9/13 Brain MRI - fingers crossed
“ Life is a grindstone, and whether it grinds you down or polishes you up is for you, and you alone, to decide. ” – Cavett Robert
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07-04-2012, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Alabama
Posts: 121
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Re: Taxotere, carboplatin are done...
Congrats on the complete response!! TCH was really rough for me, but so worthwhile-- I too had big success and went from stage 4 with liver mets to NED/remission with it. I can relate to both your feeling euphoric and uncertain about what's next. Celebrate your miracle!
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Vicki
Lord, give me the comfort of Your embrace and acceptance of Your will.
3/11: DX: IDC, HER2++, ER/PR neg, stage 4, mets to liver. Primary tumor: grade 3; 11 cm. 2nd smaller tumor: ~2.5cm. Multiple affected nodes, 1 spot on liver. 6 rounds TCH prior to bmx.
7/11: Nothing left except Primary breast tumor now 1.5cm.
8/11: BMX, 17/17 nodes clear. No post-op chemo or radiation indicated. NED!
10/11: NED! Continue Herceptin indef.
2/12: Reoccurence of liver mets; both lobes. Tykerb added to Herceptin.
5/12: Progression of liver mets. Stop Tykerb, start Abraxane & Herceptin weekly.
8/12: Progression in liver and lymph nodes around liver and right kidney. Herceptin not working anymore! Stop Abraxane and Herceptin. Start Tykerb and Xeloda.
10/12: Severe side effects. 3 weeks break from everything.
12/12: It's working! All tumors gone except 2 (from 20+) Continue Tykerb and Xeloda. Brain and spine MRIs clear.
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