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sassy · 07-04-2013, 12:23 PM

Kris mum,

Having been at SABCS the past few years has shown me just how much research is being done on the HER+ cancers, and how quickly new targeted therapies are being developed. I dare say no one can come close to predicting survival rates because of the continued discovery of new avenues of treatment.

Being triple positive puts us in the position of most likely having the most treatment options of any other type of breast cancer.

"Do not let tomorrow's worry rob you of todays's joy."

Be vigilant, but enjoy life now.

My best to you,

07-04-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
sassy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mountains of Virginia Posts: 2,267	Re: How can they know this? Kris mum, Having been at SABCS the past few years has shown me just how much research is being done on the HER+ cancers, and how quickly new targeted therapies are being developed. I dare say no one can come close to predicting survival rates because of the continued discovery of new avenues of treatment. Being triple positive puts us in the position of most likely having the most treatment options of any other type of breast cancer. "Do not let tomorrow's worry rob you of todays's joy." Be vigilant, but enjoy life now. My best to you, __________________ Rhonda (Sassy) dx age 45 DX 2/15/05 Stage IIb (at surgery)restaged IIIa Left mast .9cm tumor 5 of 14 nodes Triple Positive 4 DD A/C 12 Taxol/Herceptin 33Rads Strange infect mast site one year aft surg, hosp 1 wk Herceptin for total of 18 months Lupron Monthly 4 yrs Neurontin for aches, pains and hot flashes(It works!) Ovaries removed 11/09 stop Lupron and Neurontin Arimidex 6 yrs (tried Femara, no SE improvement) Tried Exemestane-hips got so bad could hardly walk Back to Arimidex for year seven Zometa 2X Annual for 7years, Lasix Stop Arimidex 5/13 Stop Zometa 7/13-Bi-lateral Stress Fractures in Femurs from Zometa 5/14 Start Tamoxifen 3/15 Stem cell transplant to stimulate femur bone growth/healing 5/15 Complete fracture of right femur/Titanium rods both femurs 9/16 Start Evista stopTamoxifen 3/17 Stop Evista--unwelcome side effects! NED and no meds....... 14YEARS NED!