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Old 01-19-2012, 04:07 PM   #21
tricia keegan
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Re: 5-year anniversary

Joan I'm so happy for you!!!)
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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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Old 01-19-2012, 10:44 PM   #22
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Re: 5-year anniversary

Joan, Thank you for your post! You give me hope!
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Old 01-22-2012, 09:16 AM   #23
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Re: 5-year anniversary

Much thanks, ladies.

And Steph, I'm much comforted by your strong involvement in the HER2 support group. After having roomed with you at San Antonio in 2010 and then seeing you there again in December, I know you are a straight shooter, down to earth, very capable, good hearted. That also includes others who have stepped up to the plate, as Karen Z mentioned in this thread.

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