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Re: Tumor Markers & Update
Hi Vicky-
Congrats on your progress and your results!!! I was in a Tykerb trial also and had miraculous results, even as early as 2 weeks into my treatments.
My oncologist in Dallas sounds like yours. She did do a baseline tumor markers because I asked for it. But she is a firm believer in no follow up test, scans, anything. She just wants to know about any pain that lasts more than 2 weeks.
I am now in Michigan (moved to be closer to family) and my new oncologist is a proponent of scans and tests.
Funny, when I was in Dallas I was so worried and wanted all the scans/tests. Now that I am here I am worried about all the radiation, etc of the scans/tests. I guess my neurosis is showing!! lol
Sending you loving support as you finish your treatments. Hoping you feel better every day!
Maureen
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Maureen
My loves
IDC & DCIS, HER2+++ Diagnosis: October 1, 2008 - Tumor: 6.8 centimeters, never showed on mammograms
- ER-/PR-
- November 2008: Sentinal Lymph node surgery. 6 out of 9 lymph nodes with cancer
- Stage IIIc
- Lapatinib Clinical Trial start: November, 2008
- Surgery: May 5, 2009
- Started Herceptin: May 19, 2009
- Started Radiation (33 rounds): June 10, 2009
- September 2009: Moved to Michigan to be closer to family
- 12/09 - still on Herceptin until May 2010
- August 2010: Port out, port out, port out port out port port port out port ooooout...da da da dant! (to the music of the Pink Panther)
Blog: http://moonsfamily.blogspot.com
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