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Old 12-19-2011, 07:38 PM   #1
Elizabethtx
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Trying to move on

Hi everyone!
I have been absent for awhile, trying to get on with life. I started the Her2 vaccine trial in San Antonio and had my 3rd vaccine today. So far so good! I have had very little side effects. I get the achy, bone pain the day of injection, but when I wake up the next day all is normal. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is considering the trial. It requires two days once a month. Not too bad!
I am having my first scans since completing treatment tomorrow and am feeling the butterfly sensation in my stomach! I know you all understand.
Moved to a new grade level in school this year, which has been overwhelming, I thought it would be a good distraction. Not sure it has worked out that way. Instead I feel a high level of stress which is not good for me! Just want to be able to move on to a comfortable place as a survivor.
Just wanted to update you on the trial. Hugs to everyone!
Elizabeth
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Diagnosed: Feb 2010 @ 46 yrs old
Invasive Ductual Carcinoma, left
2/28/10 Bilateral Mastectomy (tissue saving for future reconstruction)
3.2 cm 2/18 +lymph nodes
Stage 2b; E+/P+/Her2 +++
Nottingham score grade 2
Ki67 30%
3/2010 A/C 4 DD/2wks
5/2010 Herceptin/Taxotere 4D/3wks
8/2010 Herceptin until May 2011
Tamoxifin 20mg
9/2010 RAD 34 treatments
Pet scan Aug 2010 clear
Port removed July 2011
Bone scan, chest MRI 12/11 clear
Vaccine trial began Oct 2011








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