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Old 09-27-2009, 06:16 PM   #72
harrie
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Re: Cancer is back...I just knew it.

Chelee, I am so sorry to hear of your news.
Ok second opinions. I was going to get a second opinion from a Dr. David Chan. I believe he is in Redondo Beach. I really liked the book that he wrote. I ended up not seeing him and was referred to Dr. Pegram for the opinion that I wanted regarding the HER2. If it were not for that particular situation, I would have consulted Dr. Chan. I was very grateful to Dr. Chan's office for going out of their way to refer me to Dr. Pegram. They didn't have to do that and they never me me personally.
I go to Breastlink down in Manhattan Beach and there is a Dr. Waisman who is my onco. He is amazing. Not only is he very smart, but extremely compassionate and on the cutting edge. Let me know if you would like more info.
Dr. W is so on top of everything with me, if I have ANY concerns or questions, he is always available via email, any day of the week and he gets back with me with hardly any delay at all, dispite his busy itinerary. Unbelievable.
I have had my share of experiences with bc and Dr. W is my guardian angel.
Email me if you want more info.
Take care.
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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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