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Old 11-11-2016, 06:24 AM   #3
caya
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Re: Triple Positive

I am triple+ and am now 10 years out!

I did 2.5 years of Tamoxifen, the 2.5 years of Femara, along with chemo and Herceptin. I was pre-menopausal at diagnosis, but then blood work confirmed I had gone into menopause so I did the Femara.

Some studies have now shown that 10 years of anti-hormonals may be beneficial, but for me, my oncologist felt that the risks of taking 5 more years of Femara outweighed the possible benefits, due to other medical conditions.

There are so many treatment options available for triple+s now, confer with your doctors for the best regime for you.

Good luck, I look forward to seeing you join the 10 year out club (and beyond)!

all the best
caya
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ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+
1.7 cm and 1.0 cm.
Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested)
MRM Dec.18/06
3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere
Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08

Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years
Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012
BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative
Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal
Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so.
Reclast infusion January 2012
Oopherectomy October 2013
15 Years NED!!
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