[sadie]

10-03-05 Diagnosed after clustered microcalcifications found on routine mammogram at age 51 post menopausal.
No lump to feel; although surgeon said he could feel firmness in the area.
10-12-05 Biopsy 6mm / HER2+++ (IHC test) / spotty margin.
10-19-05 Lumpectomy 4mm more for total of 1cm / margin clear / sentinol node negative/ Her2++(IHC test) / ER+ PR weakly+ / Grade 3 / Stage 1 IDC
November 2005 began Adriamyacin & Cytoxin Every 3 wks x4
2/10/06 began Taxol w/Herceptin every wk x12
Will continue with Herceptin every 3 wks until Feb 2007
7/7/06 Had last of 30 rads
7/11/06 Beginning to take Arimidex for 5 yrs.
4/25/06 Mammogram of affected breast; couple of benign calcifications;negative for cancer.
Sept 06 Onc will order full mammogram & MRI of rt breast due to high density.
Prognosis:Onc would be "shocked if there was a recurrence. Should live a long & happy life." I'm keeping my fingers crossed & praying every day.