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Re: elevated d-dimere?
I would suppose they did an ultrasound on your legs and other areas suspect for blood clots. Because you have lung fibrosis, it could just be that. Have you ever had the d-dimer lab test before? If so, what was the reading then? I suspect you may not have as then you would have a result. I also know you are over 50 and then the lab test isn't as accurate. Also, it they use alot of blood or just alittle bit. A small sample can give poor results too. This reading may just be you (because you have fibrosis). Its hard not to worry though, that we all know. However, they checked the usual suspects and you were fine. Now its just wait and see for the PET scan. Big hug to you.
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Becky
Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia
NED 18 years!
Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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