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| Diagnosis: | Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
| Diagnosed: | April 24, 2008 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage IIb |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 4 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 0 |
| Tumor Size: | 6cm or larger |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 2 or medium grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | Tumor has estrogen receptors but not progesterone receptors |
| HER2/neu Status: | Tumor does not have an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes |
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Day to Day Matters + Fitness and Getting Back in Shape, Created: Nov 12, 2008 07:58 pm
Help!! My legs feel like lead!I had that issue - finally my onc gave me lasix - it really helped, but you have to take it regularly for a week or longer to really get rid of the fluid. Make sure you also take a potassium supplement too. Lisa Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Hormonal Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 11, 2008 08:22 pm
About-to-Start-Hormones GroupI can't believe how much information this one thread has given me - thank you KAK for starting this! I have 2 boosts left, then see my Med Onc about Tamoxifen - I feel like this has given me some very practical questions to ask. Has anyone heard of taking Zometa to increase bone stregnth and decrease chance of bone mets? I too am 42, itchy, tired but so proud of the short (now grey) hair I have - I went au natural today and didn't scare anyone at my kid's school. Lisa Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 9, 2008 08:49 pm
SEPTEMBER 2008 rads groupHi Chris- I had that problem for about a week - couldn't sleep, everything hurt - wearing a bra, not wearing a bra, moving. When I started my boosts, which are to the side, my dr. let me put Silvadene on the underside since it wasn't near the rads site - it healed it within days - it was amazing how much better it felt just after 2 days. Lisa Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 7, 2008 03:48 pm
SEPTEMBER 2008 rads groupI looked into a LGFB program in my area - they are monthly at most of the hospitals. I am going to try to get to one next Tuesday - sounds great! I am sooo dry, have very little hair and lost my eyelashes a month after chemo! Love the bartender! Lisa Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 7, 2008 10:00 am
SEPTEMBER 2008 rads groupHi Kristy, I had a ca-125 test done yesterday - that will give me an idea of how quickly we need to move on it. I hate the thought of having this hanging over my head after the holidays - but I really want to enjoy the holidays - my kids are 11 and 8. I was feeling this I was at the end of a long journey, but now this has come up - I was really looking forward to being done! Good luck with the test! Every day brings a new adventure. Lisa Dx 4/24/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Nov 6, 2008 02:13 pm
SEPTEMBER 2008 rads groupHi Kristy, I have not been to the Message boards - I too will finish radiation next week, I am in my boost stage - had chemo over the summer - and now having conversations with my gyn about hysterectomy. My thoughts are the same as yours - I want it over with so it isn't hanging over my head in the new year and for insurance reasons - but I really want to enjoy the holidays with my children - it's a tough one! How are you leaning? Thanks, Lisa |
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Support & Community Connections + High Risk of Recurrence or Second Breast Cancer, Created: May 1, 2008 11:17 pm
Lobular/Ductal mix path, who has this ?I have mix of DCIS, LCIS and IDC and ILC - i was told 70% in situ, 30% invasive - I was just dx last week and wondering how common is this? I was told stage IIB. |
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