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I've looked at some studies of stage 1 bc node negative women and the conclusion has been that routine scanning isn't necessary in Stage 1. My oncologist ordered a bone scan when I told him I had rib pain. I don't know if it varies from oncologist to oncologist or if insurance will pay for routine scans for stage 1, given the research. MJO
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MJO
IDC, Stage I, Grade 2
Oncotype DX Score 32
Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg.
Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins
3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4)
4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well)
36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score)
2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara
Finished Femara May 2011
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