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Great information - I already had read a study that showed exposure to DDT while a child increases the risk for Breast Cancer.......I'm convinced that was what happened to me since my mom was fond of spraying her plants before it was outlawed. Also - the land where we used to live was treated for termites......the chemical they used was later outlawed because of cancer-causing ingredients. This insectiside was "hot" in the soil for over 20 years.......I worry to this day about my children. Fortunately we moved from that area - although it may have been too late to offer them any protections. Sigh.......
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Kathy
2/5/08 - dx age 53, post-menopausal;
IDC Stage 1, Grade 1
ER+ 90% /PR+ 90% /Her2++++, BRAC1 & 2 neg
3/5/08 - mast with muscle-sparing free tram;
0/7 nodes clear; Stage 1 lymphedema in right arm
3/11/08 - MRSA infection in abdomen causes large hernia
4/11/08 - Oncotype DX score 22 (intermediate)
4/12/08 - Muga score 67%
4/23/08 - Chemo, Navelbine and Herceptin every 2 weeks
8/20/08 - Last Navelbine infusion! Yay!
1/22/09 - First mammo since dx - unaffected breast CLEAR!
1/30/09 - Second Muga score 63%
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