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Re: I'd love some input on game plan options for after radiation
Deena,
It sounds to me that this cancer is going to have a fight on it's hands with you. I don't think there is another stone you have left unturned.
I am also one of those research nuts and wanted to base my decisions on data. I learned that one of the big problems is that since Herceptin has only been availiable ten years and Tykerb still hasn't been approved for early stage, there are not many studies that pertain to us.
I wish you all the best. It truly sounds like you are seeking out the best information. Sometimes, one just has to take a leap of faith when deciding.
Hugs and Prayers,
Sandra
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Diagnosed: 7/25/08 ~ age 63, no family history
Surgery: 8/14/08 Bilateral mastectomy; tumor left breast, node dissection; right prophylactic with expanders: 1/12/10 latisimuss dorsi flap on left side: 9/22/10 implants in
Pathology Report: ER/PR-; HER2+ (3+); Grade 3, StageIII; 3cm tumor plus 21/21 lymph nodes positive; 5cm DCIS
Chemo: A/C; Taxol/Herceptin/Tykerb; phase II study at Mayo adding Tykerb for early stage
Radiation: 25 rads
Vaccine: Walter Reed GP2/AE37 vaccine study ~ last booster 9/17/2012
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