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Dear Susan,
I think that Brenda's point is well placed. We forget that our onc. are not just
dealing with us at times....that they are dealing with many who have had a negative report etc. But....and it's a big one - no excuse for him to say such a dumb thing to you. It was just plain dumb...no one has the answers with herceptin...but we do know it does work for a population of her2 woman.
That is good enough for me. Don't ever let anyone take away your hope
and faith in yourself....Also after the age of 50 you truly should have a colonscopy regardless of the bc dx. Remember early detection is part of the cancer battle.
I hope your onc is in a better state of mind during your next visit. If you find he is not then you should be prepared to mention to him -"how important your visits to him mean to you"....and you would appreciate he leave his negativity
at home.
Remain positive and strong....we are all here with you sister!
Hugs,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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