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Diagnosis
| Diagnosis: | Dx 10/20/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
| Diagnosed: | October 20, 2006 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage IIa |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 8 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 0 |
| Tumor Size: | 2cm-2.9cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 3 or high grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | Tumor has both estrogen and progesterone receptors |
| HER2/neu Status: | Tumor does not have an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes |
Recent Posts by irish4
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Jul 24, 2008 07:21 pm
anyone on Abraxane (hair loss)?Thank you all for sharing your experiences. What really stinks is after a year of growing my hair back, I'm finally feeling back to normal and then bam...my sister has to go through this again. She lost her hair 11 years ago when she first went through chemo and since then she's been on AIs, and oral chemos (??) to battle recurrences, all through which she was able to keep her hair. I think she knew it was a long shot but she asked me to post this question. I think she was hoping beyond hope that there would be some people that said it just thinned and it was fine! I can't imagine facing it again. But she can be an inspiration to all of us, she is the most positive and faithful person I know. 11 years ago she was not given a good prognosis, I don't think her doctors expected her to reach 5 years -she's had her battles along the way but she has been so bubbly and energetic most people thought she was perfectly fine. I know there are many great years ahead! Margie Dx 10/20/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Support & Community Connections + Young Women with Breast Cancer, Created: Jul 23, 2008 01:12 pm
What is typical in follow ups?Hi ladies, I was diagnosed in Oct '06 with a 2.5 cm tumor no node involvement (stage IIA). I had a double mast. and finished my A/C & Taxol chemo in Apr '07 and have been taking Tamoxifen for just over a year. I alternate follow ups with my oncologist and surgeon every 6 months but they both just do a clinical exam (feeling around) and that's it. No blood tests, no scans at all. Is this typical? Friends who had family go through this are surprised I'm not receiving scans. Margie Dx 10/20/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Support & Community Connections + Young Women with Breast Cancer, Created: Jul 22, 2008 08:41 pm
Did your period come back after chemo?Hi Kim, I am 35 and was diagnosed and finished chemo exactly when you did. My period stopped after my first chemo in 1/07. It returned in 3/08 then didn't come for again for 2 months. Then it came 3 weeks apart! Who knows what will happen next, seem a little sporadic now. I was somewhat glad to have it back because it stopped all my hot flashes :) Margie Forgot to add that I did AC and Taxol and now on Tamox for 1 yr |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Jul 22, 2008 07:22 pm
anyone on Abraxane (hair loss)?My sister and I both were diagnosed with BC at age 34. She is 10 years older than I and unfortunately she has been battling recurrences since the beginning. She has had met to her bones and is now receiving Abraxane 3out of 4 weeks a month. She is concerned about hair loss. she was told not everyone loses all their hair, it may just thin. It's already thinning after her 4th treatment and she is wondering if that is all it will do or if it will come out totally. Any shared experiences would be appreciated! |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer: Time to Circle the Wagons, Created: Aug 7, 2007 12:17 am
Newbie -Getting pressured from parents-please helpGood news to report. I had a long talk with my parents and they apologized for how they have been handling things. I printed out all of you replies and read them highlights from each. I really think this is what got through to them. I think they began to see that I wasn't being "negative" just normal. I can't thank you enough for all of your responses! Thank you for taking the time to share them with me. I wish you all health and peace
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Aug 7, 2007 12:14 am
New Here- Please help- being pressured by parentsGood news to report. I had a long talk with my parents and they apologized for how they have been handling things. I printed out all of you replies and read them highlights from each. I really think this is what got through to them. I think they began to see that I wasn't being "negative" just normal. I can't thank you enough for all of your responses!
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Breast Reconstruction, Created: Aug 4, 2007 08:19 pm
Questions about exchange surgeryMy exchange surgery is next week and I have all the same questions and concerns! I've been so worried that my left is somewhat higher than the right and the work PS has to do with the pockets. I guess I feel better just reading that you and several others I've read have had that same situation.
Let's hope we get some good feedback Margie |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Aug 3, 2007 05:40 pm
New Here- Please help- being pressured by parentsThank you so much for your reply. Actually, if you can believe it my mom was also diagnosed with breast cancer and was 1 month ahead of me as we went through the same chemo cycles! She is 67 and lives in Florida and I live near Chicago so we were not able to be with each other through it. It was her second BC, her first was 5 years ago
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer, Created: Aug 3, 2007 04:11 pm
New Here- Please help- being pressured by parentsHello everyone,
I have read your posts for awhile, but this is my first time posting. I am 34 years old with 3 small children. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov. Stage IIa - no node involvement. I had a double mastectomy since we have tested positive for the BRCA gene. I went through 4 months of chemo finishing in April. I am now taking tamoxifen and getting used to the idea of being in menopause at 34. I am preparing for my second stage reconstruction next week. Throughout chemo, I have tried to keep life happy and normal for my 3 children, however sometimes I am overwhelmed with first the shock of it all, anxiety, some fear of recurrence. These feelings come and go, but my issue is that my parents keep telling me I'm too negative, not being positive enough and I should just "get over it-the cancer's gone and I need to move on" I am just not there yet, I am still trying to make sense of everything and adjust to this new life, new body, and all the changes menopause brings. I think these are nomal feelings, they feel there's something wrong with me. Anything you can share would be apreciated! |
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Recovery, Renewal, & Hope + Moving Beyond Cancer: Time to Circle the Wagons, Created: Aug 3, 2007 04:00 pm
Newbie -Getting pressured from parents-please helpHello everyone,
I have read your posts for awhile, but this is my first time posting. I am 34 years old with 3 small children. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov. Stage IIa - no node involvement. I had a double mastectomy since we have tested positive for the BRCA gene. I went through 4 months of chemo finishing in April. I am now taking tamoxifen and getting used to the idea of being in menopause at 34. I am preparing for my second stage reconstruction next week. Throughout chemo, I have tried to keep life happy and normal for my 3 children, however sometimes I am overwhelmed with first the shock of it all, anxiety, some fear of recurrence. These feelings come and go, but my issue is that my parents keep telling me I'm too negative, not being positive enough and I should just "get over it-the cancer's gone and I need to move on" I am just not there yet, I am still trying to make sense of everything and adjust to this new life, new body, and all the changes menopause brings. I think these are nomal feelings, they feel there's something wrong with me. Anything you can share would be apreciated! |
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Support & Community Connections + Young Women with Breast Cancer, Created: Aug 3, 2007 03:48 pm
New! please help- being pressured by parentsHello everyone,
I have read your posts for awhile, but this is my first time posting. I am 34 years old with 3 small children. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last Nov. Stage IIa - no node involvement. I had a double mastectomy since we have tested positive for the BRCA gene. I went through 4 months of chemo finishing in April. I am now taking tamoxifen and getting used to the idea of being in menopause at 34. I am preparing for my second stage reconstruction next week. Throughout chemo, I have tried to keep life happy and normal for my 3 children, however sometimes I am overwhelmed with first the shock of it all, anxiety, some fear of recurrence. These feelings come and go, but my issue is that my parents keep telling me I'm too negative, not being positive enough and I should just "get over it-the cancer's gone and I need to move on" I am just not there yet, I am still trying to make sense of everything and adjust to this new life, new body, and all the changes menopause brings. Anything you can share would be apreciated! |