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Sheila · 09-27-2007, 10:45 AM

Pamela
Are they removing more nodes as a double check since you said the sentinel node was at first thought to be neg. As far as the chemo goes, although none of us are jumping up and down to get it, it is a necessary part of the best outcome for putting this caner behind us. Let us know what type they plan for you and there will be someone here to help you through it. Dose dense is very common, so don't let that scare you...actually you are miles ahead of where I was almost 6 years ago when I was diagnosed...things change very quickly, and your treatment will be much more advanced and thorough. As far as wigs, you can go to your American Cancer Society Regional office and they have wigs for free....or get in tough with them, they can help you obtain a wig. I got one but have only worn it a couple times...I am much more comfy with a scarf or bandana. It is an individual thing. You are in my thoughts as this journey begins for you...believe it or not, most of us are much better off for what we have gone through.

09-27-2007, 10:45 AM	#2
Sheila Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 3,507	Pamela Are they removing more nodes as a double check since you said the sentinel node was at first thought to be neg. As far as the chemo goes, although none of us are jumping up and down to get it, it is a necessary part of the best outcome for putting this caner behind us. Let us know what type they plan for you and there will be someone here to help you through it. Dose dense is very common, so don't let that scare you...actually you are miles ahead of where I was almost 6 years ago when I was diagnosed...things change very quickly, and your treatment will be much more advanced and thorough. As far as wigs, you can go to your American Cancer Society Regional office and they have wigs for free....or get in tough with them, they can help you obtain a wig. I got one but have only worn it a couple times...I am much more comfy with a scarf or bandana. It is an individual thing. You are in my thoughts as this journey begins for you...believe it or not, most of us are much better off for what we have gone through. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." Hugs & Blessings Sheila Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications) Core Biopsy 2/22/02 L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002 Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg 6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant 9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes 9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks 3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes 3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes 5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working 6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin 3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee 5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks 4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve 5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin 11/09 Progression on Navelbine Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!! 2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin 5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion 7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!! 9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck Qualified for TDM-1 EAP 10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1 Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments 12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments 2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression 2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin 2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes 2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS 5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression 6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin