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04-11-2008, 04:44 PM
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Location: Saratoga Springs New York
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scans showed shrinkage
Just thought I would update you on my treatment. I am currently on TCH. I have my 4th cycle on Tuesday. So far I am tolerating it very well. I had a CT scan and the mass has gotten smaller. The Dr. said I am having a good response and to keep going. I did have an allergic reaction to the carboplatin during my last treatment. I had this combo 4 years ago with no allergy. I am still going to get this drug on Tuesday. I hope I don't have any reactions. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for listening. Sally
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04-11-2008, 05:10 PM
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Sally,
I am happy for you and glad the TCH is doing it's job.
Wishing you continued success...
Please let us know how you are...
Kind Regards,
Jean
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Ki-67 40%
Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
TOPO 11 neg. 4/06
Stopped Arimidex 5/06
TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr.
9/06 Completed chemo
Started Femara Sept. 2006
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04-11-2008, 06:06 PM
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Is it the skin met that's shrinking? Thank you for sharing the good news.
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04-11-2008, 06:20 PM
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Tell them to infuse super slow and see if that helps. It surely did help me.
ma
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Diag. 12/05 at age 60
Stage II, Grade 3, 4.5 cm primary tumor
ER/PR- Her2 +3 strongly positive
Her2 by FISH 7.7 amplified
vascular invasion
Ki67 20% borderline
Jan - March '06 Taxotere/Adriamycin X 3 to try to shrink tumor - it grew
April '06 Rt Modified Radical Mas, 7 of 9 nodes positive
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04-13-2008, 03:47 PM
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Jackie, No I don't have skin mets. I have a large mass in my lower abdomin. The Dr. said it was as big as his hand. Kind of the same shape and thickness also. Sally
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04-14-2008, 02:20 PM
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Sally, I have thought of you lots and wondered how you are doing. So glad the chemo is shrinking the tumor. That is great news! Glad the treatment is not too hard on you, except for the allergic reaction. Hopefully your onc will figure out a way for that to not happen again. Best wishes to you dear sister.
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04-14-2008, 06:02 PM
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Sally, thanks for sharing the good news. Congratulations on the shrinkage. Best wishes, Bill
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04-14-2008, 08:17 PM
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That is wonderful news, i know you must feel relieved to know the chemo is working. ..sherryg683
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Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44
13+ positive lymph nodes
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36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately
8 years NED now
Scans every year
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