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Stage IV and half marathon
Greetings all,
It's been awhile since I have posted. In October 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer. The cancer had already metastasized to the liver. Much has happened in this time. Yesterday, I completed a half marathon. I may have walked it but I did it. My wonderful husband was right there walking with me. Those closest to me knew what a big deal this was. I tend not to tell any "new" people these days as I end up taking care of their reaction which these days I just lack the tolerance and patience for.
I know that in the course of this disease I have been "lucky" in the sense that my treatment thus far has worked. I wish the same for others here. I also wanted to thank you all for your kindness, encouragement, and knowledge. Much of what I have taken to my oncologist was information I obtained from you all; the news of Perjeta was on here before my treatment team even knew about the drug. There are so many intelligent and compassionate people here. Thank you all.
Take good care and peace to all,
Jackie
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10/11 IBC Stage IV; 1 liver met 4.6 cm.
10/11-2/12 TCH for 6 rounds
3/12 Right MRM
5/12-7/12 33 Radiation treatments
8/1/12 Started Perjeta along with the Herceptin
10/12 Scans said NED for first time
5/15 UWSeattle Vaccine Trial 3 months
12/16 Scans still show NED. Herceptin and Perjeta continue indef.
8/17 Taken off Perjeta;staying on Herceptin. Still NEAD.
3/18 Still NEAD
8/19 Now on Subcutaneous Herceptin
10/21 Remain on Subcutaneous Herceptin (Hylecta)
11/21 CT showed possible lung mets. Was told to wait and see until scan
1/22 CT shows continued growth
03/22 Lung Biopsy said sample was too small but nodules keep growing and IR is convinced that it is indeed cancer
04/22 Oncologist referred for consult for a transbronchial biopsy. This does not sound pleasant
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