Member Since: May 10, 2006
Last Login: August 14, 2008
Birthday: August 18, 1954
Location: Toledo, Oh United States
Occupation: Homemaker
| Diagnosis: | Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
| Diagnosed: | April 28, 2006 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | Yes |
| Stage: | Stage IIIa |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 16 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 2 |
| Tumor Size: | 3cm-3.9cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 3 or high grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | Tumor does not have estrogen or progesterone receptors |
| HER2/neu Status: | Tumor has an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: May 15, 2008 07:25 am
Only Your Hairdresser Knows For Sure!Hi, My name is Sue! I am 1 year done with Chemo. My hair was curly as a child,but turned to just a lot of nice body as I grew up. After chemo I have a head of thick curls. My hair has been cut twice and is still just as curly. Mine didn't come back grey though. I hate all of these curls, but I look at it like this, At least I have hair again and I'm still here. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Feb 12, 2008 03:47 pm
dexamethasome probs?Did you tell your doctor about your reaction? If not, talk to him, no you shouldn't have to go through this!! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Jan 29, 2008 10:43 am
today is the big dayFirst of all, sorry that you had to join this club. Try to relax if you can. What type of chemo are you getting? I did AC every 2 weeks, Taxol every 2 weeks followed with a year of herceptin. The AC was the hardest for me. I lost my hair on day15 after my 1st treatment. They give you great meds to help with nausea. If the meds don't work, tell them. As far as eating, it all depends on you. Also drink a lot of fluids, this really does help. Come here often, everyone here is in this with you! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Surgery - Before, During, and After, Created: Jan 26, 2008 11:30 am
Right arm numb - I'm so depressedMy arm stayed numb for about a month after the axillary node removal. I had a lumpectomy along with it in May 2006. The back side of my left arm is still a little numb. My surgeon told me to stand by a wall, and with your fingers, walk up the wall 3-4 times a day. abelieve it or not, it really did help. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Jan 25, 2008 09:06 am
I WANT MY MOJO BACK!Hi all. Someone wrote about a pill that is hormone free, that helps with the dryness issue. Does anyone remember what it was and where you can get it? May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Jan 24, 2008 09:36 am
Dumb Port QuestionThank you to everyone who answered my question. It took about a hour yesturday. The doc started at 11:00 and we left the hospital at noon. My right shoulder is pretty sore, but boy am I glad it is out. It's worth the soreness. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Jan 21, 2008 06:51 pm
Dumb Port QuestionI'm finally getting my port removed this Wed. Does anyone know how long this takes and doesit hurt much afterward? May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Jan 21, 2008 06:06 pm
Is Anyone Starting Chemo In Aug 06Hi! Everyone, where ever you are!! I finally get my port removwed on Wed. I'm glad, but alittle nervous. Does anyone know how long this takes to have done, and how bad does it hurt afterward? May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Jan 18, 2008 10:50 am
ChemoChemo is usually first, then radiation. I did 4 A/C every 2 weeks, 4 Taxol every 2 weeks and no radiation. Come to this site often, it is a God send. I wish you well! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Surgery - Before, During, and After, Created: Jan 2, 2008 11:15 am
too long to wait? re-excision after lumpectomyA month isn't a long time to wait. I had my lumpecomy in may of 06, re-excission in june of 06, a port placement in july and started chemo the end of july. I agree to go to a breast surgeon. I'm sorry she had to join this group, but you couldn't of come to a better place. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Dec 28, 2007 10:04 am
Painful SexThanks for all the info!! It's nice to know I'm not the only one. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Dec 25, 2007 10:22 am
Painful SexBefore Chemo and during I never had a problem. Now it hurts! It feels like I.m getting a rug burn down there. We have used just about all the lubricants out there. Does anyone have any answers or help? May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Surgery - Before, During, and After, Created: Dec 23, 2007 08:04 am
After effects, Sentinal Node biopsy todayClara, Sorry you had to join us. I had a drain in after my snb, so with my first surgery I didn't have any fluid build-up. But after my 2nd surgery for clear margins, I did. Mine wasn't painful, it was just wierd hearing the fluid slosh around. I ended up having to have it drained. Best of wishes. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Dec 21, 2007 09:46 am
Is Anyone Starting Chemo In Aug 06Merry Christmas to all! Last year at this time, I still had to wear my wig for Christmas. This year I have a full head of curls. I'm finally getting my port removed on 1/23/08 and I can't wait!! Does it hurt as much after they take it out, as it did after they put it in? All of my tests have come back Great!!! It is true, what a difference one year makes. Everyone have a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Dec 4, 2007 09:06 am
LopsidedI had my lumpectomy in May 06 and just recently it is really noticeable the difference in my breasts. I am dd in the right breast and c in the left breast. It looks pretty wierd. Why at almost 2 years after would this look like this. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Dec 4, 2007 08:54 am
Starting chemo Dec 2007First off, I'm sorry all of you had to join this club, but you couldn't of come to a better place! Talk to your ono. doc before getting a flu shot. I wasn't allowed to get a flu shot, while I was on treatment. I did 4dd AC, 4dd Taxol & Herceptin for a year. I started losing my hair on day 15. It really bothered me at first, but you really do get used to it. I only wore my wig on special times. I wore mostly hats and scarves. Drink a lot of fluids before, during and after to flush the chemo thru and always take you nausea meds like they are perscribed. Best of luck May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Nov 4, 2007 09:35 am
Question about finishing ACI went right from AC to Taxol with no break. Taxol for me, was much easier. I did have the bone pain, but there was no nausea at all. Best of luck!! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Oct 30, 2007 09:44 am
Anyone choose to NOT have radiation?? after a lumpectomy??I refused radiation, but I also had Chemo. I was told, that radiation would damage the upper part of my lungs. I have COPD and can't afford any part of my lungs damaged. Sorry that you are going thru this. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Chemotherapy - Before, During and After, Created: Oct 25, 2007 09:19 am
ChemoThey will give you pre-meds before the actual chemo tx, this helps so you don't get sick. You will also get nausea meds to take afterwards. If you take yous nausea meds like they tell you it will help a lot. Take them before the nausea starts. It's doable. Your hair most likely, will fall out. My hair started coming back towards the last of my treatments. Drink a lot of fluids, before, during and after your treatments. This will help to flush them thru you system. Come back to these boards often, it really does help. May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Oct 22, 2007 08:24 am
Port ComplicationsIt also hurt me more, when my port was put in, than with my lumpectomy, snb and re-excision. I slept in a reclinerb because it was easier for me to get up. After about a week, it was a lot better and I had my first ACtx. Now I am done with chemo and waiting to get the port removed. It sure was a lot easier having the port. It get's better! May God Bless Sue Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 2/16 nodes, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+ |
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