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Re: Life after treatment
I just finished herceptin treatment last week. I am unexpectedly nervous about this, though reassured by my amazing oncologist at Swedish Hospital in Seattle that I've done a thorough course of treatment.
The nurses asked me what was 'next' in my life and without missing a beat I said 'cleavage'. (ah, humor, the great leveler). I plan on having breast reconstruction next month (implants). I'd wanted a break (for my kids and husband and me, too), but will do this while the insurance covers it all as I've maxed out from the expense of herceptin.
I am looking forward to living life.. It's all different, all brighter, more precious and profound. It's the upside of facing cancer. The gift.
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2002 Dx with DCIS, low-grade, non-invasive Estrogen/Progesterone +. Lumpectomy (10/26/02) Bad margins.
2002 (12/2/02)Mastectomy left breast
2004 lump right breast. Lumpectomy 6/09 (benign)
2007 total hysterectomy (fibroids/family hx of ovarian cancer)
2009 Dx with DCIS, high grade 3 with microinvasion. Estrogen-Progesterone -, HER2 Neu +
2009 (3/26/09) Mastectomy right breast
5/09 - 8/09 weekly Taxol/Herceptin
8/09 - Present - Herceptin every 3 weeks
6/10 Begin breast reconstruction!
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