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Old 05-03-2007, 05:50 AM   #19
Mary Anne in TX
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I wonder, too, why they choose some of the options that they do. But I'd guess it's because of their case load studies and gut instincts. My onc told me even though I had finished a year (started May 5 '06 on herceptin), he'd like to keep me on herceptin. He said not indefinantly, but for now. Not sure what my insurance is going to do. I'll just pray about that for now. I didn't ask him why last week, but will in 5 more weeks when I see him again. I can't figure out why my blood counts just aren't great with all the stuff I've had. I think it's time for some yoga. Never done that and I hear it does wonders for the immune system & the mind! But it felt right to say yes to keep on keeping on. Just a feeling, but a strong one. I wish they would put us all in a computer somewhere and spit out the info for us. Surely does seem like it would help - though not very scientific! I am so grateful for the info. shared each day. Sometimes I feel like a poor student because I get tired of researching and trying to remember what I learn! But those times pass and I keep truckin'. Have a super day all! I'm so glad to be alive! ma
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Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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