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Last Login: September 21, 2008
Location: Plano, TX United States
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| Diagnosis: | Dx 2/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/12 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
| Diagnosed: | February 15, 2008 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage I |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 12 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 1 |
| Tumor Size: | 1cm-1.9cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 1 or low 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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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: May 19, 2008 09:13 pm
IDC, Stage I, Grade I, 1.8cm, her2/neg, ER+/PR+Nikki, my diagnosis was very, very similar. The only difference is I had a few isolated tumor cells in one node. I was still considered node negative. Because of those few nasty renegade tumor cells, I am doing chemo. taxotere, adriamycin and cytoxin, a total of 6 treatments, every 3 weeks. If not for those few cells, the onc said he would not have recommended chemo. I think you have made the right decision. I have really had second thoughts about my decision to go ahead with the chemo. But, I am in, I have my 3rd treatment this week. God Bless you. Dx 2/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/12 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: May 11, 2008 10:46 pm
Distended stomachI have the same problem. That bloated feeling is miserable. I would also be grateful for any advice on how to deal with it. Thanks! Dx 2/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/12 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: May 10, 2008 09:18 pm
anyone ever consider not going thru the chemoHi Carla, I started chemo TAC x6 in April. I had my second treatment on May 1. I have really been battling with the decision as well. I was nauseated for the first 5 days after the first treatment and constipation was awful. I really wanted to tell my Dr what he could do with the chemo. The 2nd treatment was not quite as bad, but still felt bad and had stomach issues for 8 days. 2 down and 4 to go. Whew....We can do this!! I have decided to ask the dr for anti depressant meds. It is hard dealing with the emotional ups and downs. maybe that will help. PPA - Prayer and a Positive attitude. Dx 2/15/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 1/12 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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