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Old 09-05-2007, 06:54 PM   #17
CLTann
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Not as a positive statement but just a speculation, the June mastectomy is unlikely to produce a tumor so soon. It is often reported that 12 to 16 month would lapse before a tumor can be detected. Therefore, scar tissue is a very likely image your onc has noted.
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Stage 1 dx Sept 05
ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3
Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement
Mastec Sept 05
Annual scans all negative, Oct 06
Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month
Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped
Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark
Feb 08 continue doing well.
Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.
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