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Re: Stage 3a her-2+ breast cancer is 85 % curable
Hi Joletta,
My onc told me the chance of recurrence was around 25%. She assured me that after the clinical trial and having herceptin & tykerb that she felt my odds were really good. Considering I started out with an 8cm tumor, the clinical trail was a huge success for me.
I'm learning to be positive and find that time makes it easier. I'm sure you'll hear the same thing from other ladies on the board. After all, none of us are a statistic.
I have confidence you will do well! Keep the faith.
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Vicky
Age 47, TN, Diagnosed 05/09
Her2+, ER/PR-, Stage III, 2 tumors = 1 8cm tumor
Grade 3
Sentinel Node Biopsy-speck present in 1 node
Completed 3 month clinical trial of weekly Herceptin and 1000mg Tykerb daily
Tumor no longer present
Right mastectomy and lymph node removal 09/25/09
No cancer present at time of surgery, none in lymph nodes
Start TCH 10/15, every 3 weeks for 4 months followed by radiation
Finished chemo 01/28/10-YEAH!
Herceptin every 3 wks until end of June
Radiation begins 03/01, 6 1/2 weeks
Radiation complete--Yeah!!
Developed lymphedema after radiation
In hospital for 4 days with pneumonia:(
Herceptin done! 06/24/10
Port Removed 07/08/10
Still in PT for lymphedema and mobility issues
DIEP Reconstruction 05/11
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it~~Maya Angelou
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