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Lori,
I don't feel like I can advise you on tests, however I agree with AL that you should look into radiation. I am 46, er+,pr+ her2+++, stage II, grade 2, 5 of 14 nodes positive. I had mod rd left mast in Feb, 4 dose dense A/C, have completed 6 of 12 weekly taxol and herceptin then will have 9 more months of herceptin and 33 radiation treatments. After herceptin I will go on Arimidex, an aromatase inhibitor for the er+. I was premenopausal before treatment, but at my age will be menopausal after chemo--believe me, I'm going thru all the effects (hot flashes, etc.) right now.
Like you, I plan to be around to see my children's children. My boys are 13 and 14. I was out of work for two weeks after mast, and now only miss on Friday's because I have to travel 2 hours for chemo. I too just finished teaching a week of Bible School. I teach music to all ages. There are some things too important to me, and I feel like to the children, to miss. But do realize that you do have to rest sometimes!
I feel that my faith and the prayers and support of many, many people will continue to be a huge factor in my life with cancer. I'm sure it will be for you too. Good luck, and check into radiation.
Sassy
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