Re: Is it possible to be cured?
Allielala;
I am so sorry and surprised to hear this. I was seen every 3 months by my oncologist for 6 years and only in the later years every 6 months. He was very aggressive in my treatment and in testing any symptoms I had during this period but luckily for me no mets as far. I am so sad that you are going through this at such a young age with such little children to care for and worry for as well. Do search this site for others with similar pathology (ie. er/pr status, etc.) to see what treatments they are following. It was only after I came to this site and met these strong women that I learned to be my own advocate and I hope you have the same results. My best wishes for your long term health.
Also, thank you Lani for posting your information. I agree wholeheartedly with you that I want the proof.....doubt I'll get it but it sure would be great. I also agree that the word "cure" makes me uncomfortable. I just think NED but would love to think it's forever too.
Cathy
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Cathy
Diagnosed Oct. 2004 3 cm ductal, lumpectomy Nov. 2004
Diagnosed Jan. 2005 tumor in supraclavicular node
Stage 3c, Grade 3, ER/PR+, Her2++
4 AC, 4 Taxol, Radiation, Arimidex, Actonel
Herceptin for 9 months until Muga dropped and heart enlarged
Restarting herceptin weekly after 4 months off
Stopped herceptin after four weekly treatments....score dropped to 41
Finished 6 years Arimidex
May 2015 diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Stage 1C
started 6 treatments of carboplatin/taxol
Genetic testing show BRCA1 VUS
Nice! My hair came back really curly. Hope it lasts lol. Well it didn't but I liked it so I'm now a perm lady
29 March 2018 Lung biopsy following chest CT showing tumours in pleura of left lung, waiting for results to the question bc or ovarian
April 20, 2018 BC mets confirmed, ER/PR+ now Her2-
Questions about the possibility of ovarian spread and mets to bones so will be tested and monitored for these.
To begin new drug Palbociclib (Ibrance) along with Letrozole May, 2018.
Genetic testing of ovarian tumour and this new lung met will take months.
To see geneticist to be retested for BRCA this week....still BRCA VUS
CA125 has declined from 359 to 12 as of Aug.23/18
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