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Re: BC Mets to Uterus - Roller Coaster Ride
Joanne,
I am a huge believer in 2nd & 3rd opinions. Seek out doctors who are working on cutting edge treatments,
who think outside of the box.
While this is not the same as your current situation, I want to share that when I was dx. in 05, back then early stage was told no herceptin, period. Just did not make sense to me. I went for the 2nd opinion, the 3rd opinion,
and yes a fourth!!! I went out to see Dr. Salmon who
told me that I was correct and should have herceptin for my early stage bc had nothing to do with the size of the tumor. Seek out dr. in the field who are doing trials and research in this area. They are working on cutting edge treatments.
Wishing you strength and peace as this is zapping your strength mentally. I am so sorry that you have to search so hard for answers....but in my heart I believe there are some better answers out there.
Fondly,
Jean
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Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05
Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC
Node Neg. (Sentinel node)
ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH
Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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