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For me, well I have the gene (BRCA2). Then when I was in elementary school, I had this rash in my arm and was treated weekly with this ultraviolet light and that may have also increased my chances....possibly.
All I can say now is....I am what I am and I do, seriously, count my multitude of blessings. I have a good life, lots of love, healthy family, and I am filled with gratitude.
Maryanne
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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