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Happy news
We FINALLY got the sentinel lymph node report back from Ruth's surgery (right MRM) yesterday. 4 nodes taken and all clear. Stunning news and major points for TCH. If there was cancer in them originally it's apparantly been "eaten" by the TCH. Don't have all the details from the pathology report but nurse spoke to said at preliminary glance it was "just awesome" results...a few scattered cells left in the breast tissue, but tumors basically gone. The margin near the muscle completely clear. She said it doesn't get much better than this, particularly given the size and spread in breast of Ruth's cancer at dx. No guarantees, but a fantastic place to be given where we've been.
RUth has had some real grief over losing her breast, but I think the good news will help soften this blow.
I slept better last night than in some time.
Sending good vibes to all. Thanks to those who've asked about Ruth and offered encouragement. Will keep you posted.
Terri
PS she is having post taxotere leg muscle pain for first time (after 6th and last chemo), would be grateful for any helpful advice.
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Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino
multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area
Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable
100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++
6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage
1 year Herceptin till 6/08
MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells"
now 50% ER+, PR- ???
Rads finished 1/16/08
Added Tamoxifen,
Finished Herceptin 05/08
NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.
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