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06-17-2008, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Marengo, IL
Posts: 518
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Laurie,
I am so happy for you and your husband. No chills just tears!
This is exactly what the forum needed some grand news. We celebrate with you.
I am signing up to be an Auntie, just tell me where the shower is.
My prayer - that God will continue to bless you all!
Donna
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Donna
Crystal Lake, IL
Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54
Lumpectomy 8/30/06
Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++
1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9
Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin
36 rads completed 5/16/07
Mammograms, 7/07 clear
fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07
Finished Herceptin 12/27/07
Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable
Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable
NED 2 years!!
3 years !!!
4years!!!!
4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!!
Official 5 years 8/30/2011
8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!
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06-17-2008, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Thornhill, Ontario
Canada
Posts: 2,320
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Congrats Laurie to you and your hubby. Amazing happy news... a bright spot for us all on this board.
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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06-18-2008, 06:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Central Florida
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Very exciting news !!!!
I am thrilled for you !
Maria
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06-18-2008, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 758
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Wow!!!
How wonderful!! Don't you know that all of us are going to consider him/her our baby!! Please don't be selfish. I am so excited for you. You also must know that we will all be praying for you to do well and experience all the joys of pregnancy(hopefully not morning sickness, you already know what that's like) and motherhood.
Love & hugs,
Marlys
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06-18-2008, 08:55 AM
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Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 197
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Anti-bacterial effects of Adriamycin/Taxol
Hi Laurie,
CONGRATS!!! Your story is truly amazing, and it made me think of some research I was doing years ago on how a lot of female infertility was caused by undiagnosed bacterial infections in the womb and surrounding "plumbing". If you did have one of these low-lying bacterial infections, the chemo, especially the Adriamycin, may have treated it as Adriamycin is basically a very strong anti-biotic. I would definitely think positive and just GO for it. I notice you are like me--her-2, 3+ and ER- PR- so the high levels of estrogen during the pregnancy should not be a problem for you, and in my research, I have found estrogen and phytoestrogens for ER-/PR- her-2 gals to be a good thing--although many disagree--but my son is great and I still have my periods...all these years later -original dx 1997, herceptin only since 1999...
Best of luck,
Gina
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06-18-2008, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento
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Bouncing!
Oh Laurie, This news makes me bounce up and down with joy! How lovely to have such news in this group - new, wonderful, hopeful LIFE! Yay!
Best Wishes!
Donna
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Donna in the Sierra Foothills of California
Diagnosed 6/7/06 invasive ductal carcinoma/ductal carcinoma in situ
Lumpectomy 6/21/06
Pathology: Er 99% Pr 10% Her2/neu 3+
DNA Index 1.0
S-Phase 3/High
Primary Tumor 2.4 cm Sentinel Node Tumor 2.1cm
A/C/T+ Herceptin + rads + Arimidex
stopped Herceptin after 7 mos. due to low MUGA
Surgery for thickened uterine tissue May 2008 - conclusion: side effect of Arimidex
Switched from Arimidex to Femara - joint/tendon problems significantly better!
2 year mark Pet scan and Echo shows all clear!
5 year mammogram with ultrasound shows no sign of cancer - yay!
11 years, 11 months new breast cancer - found lump
Mastectomy 4/30/2018
Pathology: Er99%, PR 28%, Her2 negative! (new type)
Faslodex
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06-18-2008, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: "Love never fails."
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Congratulations! What a great story! I always say we love good stories. This is one of the top ones. So happy for you.
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http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html
http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2
NICU 4.4 LB
Erythema Nodosum 85
Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d
3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills
CN 3 GKRS 52301
IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen
Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET
6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove
H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M
Diastasis recti
Tamoxifen B. scan
Irrtbl bowel 1'09
Colonoscopy 313
BRCA1 V1247I
hptc hemangioma
Vertigo
GI - > yogurt
hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410
Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk
DEXA 1/13
1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer.
3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer.
Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2)
10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016
7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence.
7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule.
1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule.
"I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa
Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe
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06-18-2008, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3,142
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OMG!!! I'm Pregnant
Congratulations !! What a wonderful blessing !!!
Your news is very exciting.
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06-19-2008, 06:04 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wilmington, Del.
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Congratulations from me, too. Get lots of sleep now, while you can!
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MJO
IDC, Stage I, Grade 2
Oncotype DX Score 32
Her2++ E+P+, Node Neg.
Lumpectomy 11/04/05 Clear Margins
3 Dose dense AC (Couldn't tolerate 4)
4 Dose dense Taxol & Herc. (Tolerated well)
36 weeks Herceptin (Could not complete one year due to decrease in MUGA score)
2 years of Arimidex, then three years of Femara
Finished Femara May 2011
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06-19-2008, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: me & my three HANDSOME grandsons!!Jacksonville, Arkansas
Posts: 354
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Laurie,
Congrats! This will certainly be exciting to follow on this board! Please keep us updated!
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Terri B.
46 yrs. young
Dx IDC 3/6/08
1.5 cm & .6 cm grade III, Stage IIA
es/pr- Her2+++, 9/9 richardson
Double Mast w/expanders 4-14-08
3/9 nodes positive.
additional excision rt breast 4-25-08
weekly T/H x 12 (6-2-08) Done!
FEC x4 (9-8-08) Last one 11-10-08!
Herceptin complete 8/10/09!!
33 RADS DONE 2/13/09!
rt. breast biopsy 3/20/09 .. B9!!
reconstruction complete!
DEEEEEEported on 5/19/10!!
almost 5 YEARS NED!!
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06-19-2008, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 216
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Happy
I am so HAPPY for you. Miracles do happen.
Janie
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06-19-2008, 01:44 PM
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How lovely!
Laurie,
I visit the board so seldom these day so I found this post such a nice welcome. I hope all goes well (and I'm sure it will). Very best,
Grace
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06-19-2008, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 141
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Laurie-
this is wonderful news! This pregnancy is a blessing! You must be feeling excited and nervous at the same time. My baby was only 8 months old when I was diagnosed which means that I must have had BC throughout my pregnancy. You are hormonally negative which is actually good. Remember hormones rage during pregnancy but from my understanding if your hormonally negative it doesn't matter. Ask your doctors about this.... You have been so focused on BC & recurrence(I recall reading one of your previous posts) that this will force you to focus on the little life growing inside you. Be thankfull and now is the time to refocus on new life rather than BC. I wish you the very best.
(((Hugs)))
Liz
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06-22-2008, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 943
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A new life is certainly something to celebrate about. I just know you will enjoy this time of pregnancy and new hope. Blessings and love to you.
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Robin
2002- dx her2 positive DCIS/bc TX Mast, herceptin chemo
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06-17-2008, 11:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Posts: 1,867
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Laurie!!!! My goodness I am so extremely super-dooper happy for you and your husband!!! Outstanding news! Isn't it just amazing the reward you received after chemo. Amazing. Well you can be sure we will all be following your pregnancy with you! Keep us posted!!
Maryanne
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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06-18-2008, 02:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 309
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Dear Laurie - congratulations sister! This is absolutely wonderful news
Yes - miracles do happen! I can testify to that! LOL! 
You enjoy every moment ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Blessings
Hermiracles
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2003 L/DCIS –> LWE: High G./Comedo - 6 nodes clear 6 wks Rx
04/07 2 miracles born ~ very grateful
06/07 Susp areas L/b
09/07 Stage 2 bilat. mastectomy R/ b. clear extens DCIS/IDC Paget’s 8 nodes clear ER(<5%) HER2+++ CT clear
11/07 Portacath - FEC
15/11/07 Stage 4 Emerg op - hip replacemt #NOF bone mets H/Taxotere
12/07 Rx to 'spots' on spine/R/hip/femur 3wkly H
2008 H+T mets to rib/sternum? Aredia CT clear! Cont. H + Aredia 07/08 1 wk Palliative Care - mets to lungs + ?1 to brain
09/08 Stop H complete Epirubicin 1wk PC new brain mets
10/08 2wks WBR 1wk PC 22/10/08 Tykerb/Xeloda 12/08 6 CEREBRAL METS COMPLETELY GONE! Rib mets down to <1cm.
01/09 Tumour markers normal! Rx to L/arm
03/09 LUNGS CLEAR (ALL NODULES GONE!), brain clear, liver clear. Bones stable! ~ THANK YOU GOD
07/09 Repeat CT Scan ~ ALL organs clear apart from bones which remain stable. I walk in gratitude.
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06-18-2008, 06:12 AM
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Location: Newnan, Georgia
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Laurie, I am so happy for you!! What a wonderful blessing.
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Nancy
Diagnosed 4/06, age 45
IDC, 3.5 cm, 4/7 positive nodes
Stage IIB
Her2++, ER & PR++
Mastectomy, 4 AC, 4 Taxol & Herception for one year
Radiation
Ovaries out 4/07
Currently taking Arimidex and Zometa every 6 months
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06-18-2008, 06:29 AM
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Posts: 823
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WOW Laurie this is such WONDERFUL new's.
This is a miracle for sure.
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Vicki
Texas
Biopsy Dx'd 3-23-05 Age 48
MRM 4-5-05 w/ 2 tumor's 5cm, and 6 cm (right side)
IDC (poorly differentiated infiltrating ductual carcinoma)
5+/16 nodes
Stage III A
Grade 3
ER/PR-, Her2/neu ++
Ki67 78%
Begin Chemo 5-2-05 4XAC Dose Dense , 4X Abraxane Dose Dense (ended August 05)
28 Rad's ended October 13 2005
Started Herceptin Weekly August 2005 for one year
Had a Simple mastectomy left side after Mamo showed incresed micro-calcifications. Jan. 17 2006.
Brain MRI Feb.2006--All Clear
August 28, 2006 Last Weekly Herceptin.
October 2006--Colonoscopy, 6 Polyp's removed--all B9
PET Scan July 2007
Abdominal MRI Oct. 2007---2 Right Kidney Cysts
Core Biopsy-- Lump on Scar Line 1-10-08---B9
Brain MRI 6-2008--All Clear
PET/CT Scan 6-2008
Sept. 8 2008, 4CM area removed from mastectomy scar line. Proved to be B9.
PET/CT Scan-- July 2009 --All clear
August 17,2009 ---Had Port Removed
6 Years NED -- April 5,2011
DX'd with Melanoma left arm 10-10-2011
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06-18-2008, 06:58 AM
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Location: So California
Posts: 223
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congratulations!
Wow Laurie. How exciting. You are going to have women all over the world following this pregnancy. When are you due? You are going to have to post very regular now, keeping us all up to speed on your pregnancy. Congratulations. I am so happy for you.
Lisa
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Leslie's Sister (Lisa)
Diagnosed 5/17/06
Left breast Stage II
5 cm. Her2Neu+++, ER-, PR-
1 positive node out of six,
double mastectomy 6/9/06;
TCH started 7/12/06
last chemo 10/25/06
herceptin ended 6-11-07
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06-18-2008, 07:30 AM
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Location: OH
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Congratulations Laurie
What a wonderful post to read this morning. Good luck and good wishes with your pregnancy. I never felt so alive as when I was pregnant.
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