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Old 05-02-2013, 06:33 PM   #2
'lizbeth
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Re: Met with Ocular Melanoma Oncologist

Yes, the numbers can make you discouraged. But you are more than a number! We hope that you are in the lucky 50% and that your new treatment plan is approved asap.

Sending healing prayers
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Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes

Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"

Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla

Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision

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