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Re: Canadian Medical Assoc's new guidelines4 bc screening--you are not going 2like th
"Providing Canadians with guidelines that reflect the most current scientific evidence is our priority," said Dr. Tonelli. "We encourage every woman to discuss the risks and benefits of screening with their doctor before deciding on the best approach for them."
That's pretty much how it works here ... the woman will 'discuss' and then have a mammo every year ...
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Dx Aug/05 at age 51
2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3
ER+/PR-
Her2 +++
Sept 7/05 Mastectomy
4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation
1 year of Herceptin
Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months,
Arimidex for 5 years
Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09
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