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Old 03-11-2009, 11:44 PM   #14
Donna
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yep..

I have been on modafinil which is the generic name that in the U.S. is sold as Provigil. It's the best! A non-stimulant that promotes attentiveness and alertness with virtually no side effects. I tried everything from Ritalin to Cylert - you name it - and Provigil worked the best with no side effects for me. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me! Good luck!

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Diagnosed 6/7/06 invasive ductal carcinoma/ductal carcinoma in situ
Lumpectomy 6/21/06
Pathology: Er 99% Pr 10% Her2/neu 3+
DNA Index 1.0
S-Phase 3/High
Primary Tumor 2.4 cm Sentinel Node Tumor 2.1cm
A/C/T+ Herceptin + rads + Arimidex
stopped Herceptin after 7 mos. due to low MUGA
Surgery for thickened uterine tissue May 2008 - conclusion: side effect of Arimidex
Switched from Arimidex to Femara - joint/tendon problems significantly better!
2 year mark Pet scan and Echo shows all clear!
5 year mammogram with ultrasound shows no sign of cancer - yay!
11 years, 11 months new breast cancer - found lump
Mastectomy 4/30/2018
Pathology: Er99%, PR 28%, Her2 negative! (new type)
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