Hi Cathy, no that is not the reason I know, I am Her2+++. Some hospitals are saving them only 5 years others longer. With new treatments coming out every day and people surviving longer now it was advised that we should have possession of our slides in case they were needed for these new treatments like 20 years down the road. There are several on this board that have already gotten theirs. Also there is a chance they can get lost. Again it just goes back to it being our responsibility. From the many experiences I have had with filing systems, billing, and paperwork from different agencies since I have been on this journey for 6 years, has prompted me to get and keep copies of ALL of my records. One nurse has called me at least twice for me to bring in my copy because she can't find hers or can't remember whether she even made a copy!!!! That is just me. Hope this answers your question. hugs, Sandy
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Dx. 03/01, Rt. IBC
AC/Taxatere
Rt. MRM-with graft Lt. simple
5 rads-skin mets
Herceptin, taxol, carboplatin (taxol seem to be the magic drug)
Navelbine & xeloda (did not work)
topical miltex for skin mets
Tykerb/xeloda
thoracentesis x 2 left lung fluid shows cancer cells
Port removal (4 years) with power port replacement
Doxil
Updated 05-07 Scans show no bone or organ involvement we shall see!
I shall not pass this way again. Any good I can do or any kindness that I can show let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.
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