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Diagnosed November 2003, Age 45, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Left breast lumpectomy - Stage II, Grade III, Nodes 2/6 , Her2 +, ER+/PR+
Not clear margins, went back into surgery and had clear margins
Right breast mastectomy - in situ cancer found
Had pet scan; found tumor in my lung; looked like it was mets; operated - benign tumor; moral - don't jump to conclusions based on Pet scan.
4 cycles AC starting April 1, 2004
12 weeks taxol with herceptin
40 weeks more of taxol only
Radiation to left breast
Tried tamoxifen, too many problems. Currently only taking celebrex.
Best,
Monica
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