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Dear Carolyn,
Welcome to our very special family. I am sorry that you have been dx. and need to be here, but it is a wonderful source of information and support.
With that said, I would advise having the MRI of the brain, first of all you want to have a base line and since you are checking the rest of your body, it is only wise and prudent to do the same for you're beautiful brain.
Unfortunately we do have many sisters who have had their bc travel to their brain, but when caught early and treated you can have positive results. You may have to demand the MRI as most onc. do not believe in scans unless you are experiencing symptoms. Many have complained of headaches in order to comply for the scan.
I wish you the best during you're treatment and know that you can ask any question anytime.
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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