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Chelee is right on. It is tough at times, but so doable! I got meds before the treatment and had some for home. I took what I needed and pampered myself for the first time in forever! When things got a bit tough, my husband wanted me to quit. Hard-headed soul that I am, I just got more committed to finishing the race! I decided to believe if I felt that bad that day....those crumby cancer cells were dying a quick death! I celebrated!
Take it all one day at a time. Ask for help when you need it and take especially great care of yourself. And remember that everyone here is cheering you on and here to answer questions. Best wishes, ma
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MA in TX.
Grateful for each and every day....
Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
April - Aug. '06 Herceptin/Taxol/Carboplatin X 8 (dose dense)
Sept - Dec. '06 Navelbine/Herceptin x 8 (dose dense)
Radiation & Herceptin Jan. 22 - March 1, 2007
Finished Herceptin Dec. 10 '08! One extra year.
Port removed August, 2012.
8 1/2 years since diagnosis! 5 1/2 Years NED!
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