On the same topic about the sentinal node topic and the neg nodes? What treatment were you given at time of diagnosis?? I had 6 rounds of AC and 6 rounds of Taxol and rads!

I had neg nodes, 1.7 cm tumour & IBC. Receiving 4 rounds A/C plus 4 rounds taxol. (Dense dose every 2 weeks) No rads. Applied for herceptin trial.

Stage 1 7mm tumor, node neg. 0/16 nodes. Mastectomy only, no chemo. Reoccurance 1 1/2 yrs later, now on Herceptin.

Tested 1 sentinel node that was neg. 1.5cm tumor 4 A/C 28 rads it has been 3yrs 4months no recurrence

Sentinel node + 2 others taken, all neg. Given 4 A/C and 4 Taxotere (every 3 weeks). Starting rads next month (supposed to get 34)

I was stage 2B, 2.5 cm tumor, 1/9 nodes positive, sentinel node biopsy, lumpectomy, 4 AC, 12 Taxol weekly, 36 radiation treatments, and in Herceptin trial on treatment #34 of 52.

I am very thankful that all is well so far. Have heard so many stories of women that have had recurrences one to many times or mets and are doing fine.

BE STRONG AND BE HAPPY.