Member Since: April 3, 2008
Last Login: November 13, 2008
Birthday: September 17, 1958
Location: dunkirk, NY United States
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| Diagnosis: | Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
| Diagnosed: | August 31, 2007 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | Regional recurrence (in the lymph nodes next to the breast) |
| Metastatic? | |
| Stage: | Stage IIIb |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 18 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 1 |
| Tumor Size: | 3cm-3.9cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 2 or medium grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | Tumor has both estrogen and progesterone receptors |
| HER2/neu Status: | Tumor has an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Stage III Cancer, Created: Nov 3, 2008 05:49 am
Burning fingers one year onHello All, I Had burning mouth,feet,and hand syndrome all at the same time. The feet was the least of my problem but, my toes were still on fire and itchy. My mouth everything I put in it would seem to boil. I had to be very selective as to what to eat. Plus I could only use plastic wear. My hands were the absolute worst. They were on fire swellen like sausages and itched. They peeled like the devil as did my feet. This started at about my 3rd chemo treatment and lasted for about 5 weeks at least. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + HER2/neu Positive Breast Cancer, Created: Aug 26, 2008 08:31 am
recruirence of cancer in her2 positiveHi everybody, Nancy I live in up state ny dunkirk-buffalo area along lake erie. I still have till 1/09 to be on herceptin. I just started the tamoxifen 5-8-08, so I have a long way to go to reach the 5 year mark for the tamoxifen. Nancy, I wish they would of done a bilateral because I do worry about the recurrence plus right now I'm suffering with frozen shoulder. I hate the forms to heavy I rather have nothing. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + HER2/neu Positive Breast Cancer, Created: Jul 24, 2008 06:31 am
recruirence of cancer in her2 positiveHi Girls I don't post much either just read alot but, I had to chime in. This is my worry also. Being HER2+ ER+/PR+ . I had chemo then masectomy then 6wks radiation. I've been on herceptin since 1-23-08 and I suppose to stay on it for a year. Now I did radiation treatments at a local hospital because it was an every day treatment. That Dr. said to wait 2 yrs to do any reconstruction incase there is a recurrence. Now I just wish they would of given me a dble masectomy so I wouldn't have to worry. Because I really don't think I want to go through any more surgerys. Right now I have frozen shoulder and I'm in alot of pain nothing helps and I just want to get back to work and I can't work with 1 arm. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + HER2/neu Positive Breast Cancer, Created: May 22, 2008 12:35 pm
Herceptin & hair growthHi Girls, I usually just read and learn but, I just had to put my 2 cents in. I finished chemo 1-2-08 MY hair very fine peach fuzz. Then was put on Herceptin which I get every 3 wks. Herceptin was started 3wks out from the chemo. That was 1-23-08. Well by 3-18-08 I needed a hair cut believe it or not. Pre bc my hair was short,straight,brown. Now very thick only curly on the sides and back, flat on the top or straight you might say. Now if you can picture this head of hair I now have I am glad I have a sense of humor because I can't do a thing with it. And all people say to me is at least it grew back. Oh I forgot to mention 65% gray now. I read somewhere don't color your hair until you've been off chemo for 6 mths. But, I don' t know if that is true for Herceptin. So that is my take with herceptin and hair. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: May 5, 2008 12:45 pm
Distended stomachHi Girls, So Leslie, what do I have to do to get rid of my chemo belly. Please be specific because I just finished radiation and I have to be on Tamoxifen for 5 yrs. And my understanding one of the s/e is weight gain. So I would really like to get my chemo belly under control. Any advice would be welcomed Thank You in advance. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 29, 2008 05:59 am
Bone Pain, arthritis or mets??Hi Shiny Hello Wink, I'm the early bird. I get up at 2 in the morning. Can't sleep between the pain from arthiritis and having idopathicinsomniac ( a sleeping disorder ) I Don't get much sleep so I read alot. We have a Relay For Life in our area 6-21-08 . It's real nice when the sun goes down, hundreds of luminaria light the way under the stars to remember those lost to cancer, those fighting cancer, and those who have fought cancer and won. It's an all day event done very well. Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Lymphedema After Surgery, Created: Apr 24, 2008 10:23 am
Abdominal lymphodema?Debbie thank you for your in put. It's probable weight gain. During chemo I had burning mouth syndrome all that would be easy to eat was pasta. So it's pasta weight I guess. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Lymphedema After Surgery, Created: Apr 24, 2008 07:29 am
Abdominal lymphodema?Swimangel I have a question? I've heard of abdominol lymphodema do you only get that if you have had diep surgery? Because I LOOK 9 months pregnant. I'll be talking to a ps in sept. for reconstruction and I'm concerned with the weight I've already gained. Thank you for you input Sue. Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 24, 2008 06:56 am
Bone Pain, arthritis or mets??SHINY thats a bright name good luck at the doctors. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Apr 24, 2008 06:30 am
Bone Pain, arthritis or mets??wink333 I'm going through the exact same thing. I Love your sense of humor about what the cat dragged in. First time posting but, I just had to. I learn so much. The cat caught my fancy cause it's like are you looking at me. Or do you need glasses. Thanks for the laugh wink I NEEDED it. Sue Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, HER2+ |
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