Let's try the polling function.
I'm debating with my oncologist on the value of these tests. Since I have such a high recurrance rate risk, I feel they are necessary. She says they are not recommended by the assoc. of clinical oncologists (at stage I-III), that it doesn't improve overall prognosis if you catch it early (that makes NO sense), and that symptoms will help you find it quickly enough.
I'm struggling to believe all of this, and wondering how hard I should push for the tests. Can you please share your experiences with me? Thank you.
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<span style='color:red'>Rose</span></span>
Dx'd 1/04 at 33, while 33 weeks pregnant (baby devliered at 35 weeks and is now >100% in weight %)!
Dx: Stage IIIC IDC, ER-, PR+ (23%), Her2=2.7, 2.5cm primary tumor, grade III, 11/18+ nodes (largest 3.8 cm)
Treatment: A/C *4, T *4, 1 year of herceptin, mastectomy, rads (7 weeks), tamoxifen and zoladex (5 years)
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