rdg_runner

I finished neo-adj last Aug and had my masc. in the end of Sept. Because I did my chemo first it is unkown how many lymph nodes where positive as there was enlargement under the arm and possibly above the collar bone but PET scan was unresponsive to my cancer. But mostly I want you to know I researched alot before my chemo and had alot of different opinions given. I finally decided on chemo first and my onc and I saw I felt was the best even though he was a fairly small town local. Very up to date on the latest of research. I was impressed with his knowledge of options and the latest test results, we chose TCH and my cancer was extremely responsive to that program. The benefit was we could see how responsive it was. My tumor shrank by almost 1/2 within the first three weeks. It was awesome. I still feel very comfortable with that choice. After surgery there was very little scatter cancer cells left in my breast and none left in my lymph nodes just atrophied ones. Just finished my 1 yr Herceptin last month. Things are good. Most important to me was finding a Dr. who's opinion and knowledge I felt comfortable with and trusted. Good luck to you. My heart is with you.