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Sandy H · 10-17-2006, 06:12 PM

I agree with Rich, sounds like a second opinion is a good idea. That sounds like a lot of chemo for stage 1 with no nodes involved. I am not sure about the grade 3 that may warrant more chemo. Keep us updated on what you decide. hugs, Sandy

10-17-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
Sandy H Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norridgewock, Maine Posts: 778	I agree with Rich, sounds like a second opinion is a good idea. That sounds like a lot of chemo for stage 1 with no nodes involved. I am not sure about the grade 3 that may warrant more chemo. Keep us updated on what you decide. hugs, Sandy __________________ Dx. 03/01, Rt. IBC AC/Taxatere Rt. MRM-with graft Lt. simple 5 rads-skin mets Herceptin, taxol, carboplatin (taxol seem to be the magic drug) Navelbine & xeloda (did not work) topical miltex for skin mets Tykerb/xeloda thoracentesis x 2 left lung fluid shows cancer cells Port removal (4 years) with power port replacement Doxil Updated 05-07 Scans show no bone or organ involvement we shall see! I shall not pass this way again. Any good I can do or any kindness that I can show let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.