Member Since: June 27, 2008
Last Login: September 20, 2008
Location: cape coral, fl United States
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Biography
Diagnosis
| Diagnosis: | Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
| Diagnosed: | January 3, 2003 |
| Type: | Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma |
| Recurrent? | |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage IIIa |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 13 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 5 |
| Tumor Size: | Less than 1cm |
| Tumor 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 |
Recent Posts by hutspa
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 20, 2008 04:04 am
well, i did it.....i had the halo testhi hanaki... the doctor said it takes about a week or less just like a pap test....its an easy thing especially to give you some peice of mind....glad all your test are negative....i luv that word :) xoxoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 18, 2008 09:37 am
well, i did it.....i had the halo testthey recommend for ages 20 - 40 even before mamos begin this can be started once a year...it can detect abnormal cells up to 8 years before a lump forms... Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 17, 2008 09:35 pm
ONly to people with bone mets cancer...my mom with bone mets is also on zometa once a month...doc doesnt want her to do hard exercise due to risk of fracture but had her get a Wii game console and she LUVS doing the bowling, sometines its the only thing that motivates her to get out of bed....she also takes caltrate d everyday...good luck & keep us posted xoxxoxoxxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 17, 2008 09:23 pm
well, i did it.....i had the halo testhello everyone, hope it is a good day for you all.... well, i went and had the brand new halo-pap test done....all in all not to bad first let me start by saying this is a brand new screening test but does not replace the mamo...its a good tool for all of us daughters, sisters, aunts, friends and family who have amazing women in lives going through breast cancer and want to help catch it early... if you have breast fed or used a breast pump, thats what it is like.....for people like me who have not i have gained a TOTALLY NEW RESPECT for those of you who done that they recommend once a year for the halo so im gonna GET MY MAMO IN JAN. & HALO IN JUNE so im actually being tested every 6 months......it cost $100 and insurance doesnt cover it yet... it is common not to have fluid come out (like in my case)...if fluid comes out they lab test it for abnormal breast cells....ask your obgyn....its so new my doc isnt totally sold yet but for a $100 bucks it gave me some peice of mind for now.... thank you to all of you brave women currently battling breast cancer....you pave the way for all women, we learn from you, we are inspired by you, and we love you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 15, 2008 12:53 pm
Abraxane...3 Weeksyes....my mom is and she has had 3 cycles so far....she also get zometa once a month and xeloda 2 weeks on 1 week off.... dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 6, 2008 12:41 pm
THANK YOUno problem.....every word is true !!!!! xoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 5, 2008 10:37 pm
THANK YOUafter watching "stand-up for cancer tonight" it has inspired me to write something that i feel.... THANK YOU to all of you who decide to participate in trial studys.....you pave the way... THANK YOU to all of you who post on this board.....you inform us, you enlighten us, you give us hope THANK YOU to all of you who donate $, volunteer your time, & work towards finding the cure....future generations will greatly benefit by what you are doing now THANK YOU FROM all of us daughters, sisters, friends, & family for fighting this hard fight to remain in our lives....you are our heros and i am sure i can speak for all of us when i say THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 5, 2008 10:26 pm
Stand up 2 Cancermy mom couldnt watch it, but i felt compelled to....was crying for about half but was also sooooooo hopeful, so inspired, and so proud of my mom and all of you strong inspiring women.....i hate cancer but LOVE the people suffering from it and fighting to find a cure.... XOXOXOXOXOXO dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 5, 2008 10:21 pm
Emergency Surgery Tomorrowwell, when its over you should hopefully feel better....i am sending you lots of love and positive thoughts....you are loved by all of us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 4, 2008 09:58 pm
"SCAN RESULTS ARE IN"THATS AWESOME HEATHER !!!!!!!!!! YOU GIVE AS ALL HOPE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U GO GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 4, 2008 09:44 pm
metastasis may occur sooner than previously thoughtthank you for posting this.....it is very interesting........ xoxoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 4, 2008 07:47 pm
Abraxane, Xeloda, & Zometa working 4 my mom :)hello every1 i hope you are having a good day !!! my mom had her 3rd round of treatment 2day (cant believe we r already 2 months into this) and her doc said her bloodwork was REMARKABLE :) wow, that was a nice thing to hear....her alkaline phosphate went from 838 to 595.....her calcium went from 10.6 to a NORMAL 8.5....... and her ca 27/29 tumer marker went from 81 to 45 ps..... my mom is now telling anyone that asks her "is there anything i can do for you or anything that you need" her response is YES, please vote for Obama......lol....im so glad shes getting spunky again Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 4, 2008 06:36 pm
another Xeloda questionhi greta.... my mom had to have her dose of xeloda lowered due to the problems you describe....she was on 2 cycles of 3500mg...the doc gave her 2 weeks off so the side-effects would go away and resumed her at 2000mg a day.....we just started the lower dose so hopefully she will not have such a terrible time....HOWEVER...doc also said that the side effects are a result that it is working !!!!! and her bloodwork confirms that, today we received notice that her alk, cal & tumor marker droped :) all signs that these shi##y drugs are working......im sorry you are having this problem but xeloda is probably kickn cancer butt....ask your doc about lower dosing....xoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 2, 2008 08:01 pm
my sister passed todaynever let her go, always keep her with you......find a way to pay tribute to her or honor her memory by leaving a lasting legacy.....you will always miss her, but she will always be with you....you were lucky to have eachother......luv 2 u always....dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 2, 2008 07:56 pm
halo breast screening tool ????yea...i watched it on rachel ray too....very interesting....i hope it can make a difference in the fight against bc....i hope all of US daughters, sisters, moms, aunts, nieces, and friends can honor our heroic loved ones and bring forth more hope and possible cures....ill be the ginny pig if that what it takes.....xoxoxoxoxoxo kit dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Sep 2, 2008 07:47 pm
These nights are killing me....i was exactlly the same until my doc gave me "REMERON" for my insomnia....I LUV THAT STUFF...its the only thing that has worked for me....ive tried sonata, xanax, tylenol pm, ambien, wine, etc...lol....it also does not make me tired during the day, it actually gives me energy....i only take 7.5 mg a nite before bed and it knocks me out within 45 minutes....good luck cause sleep is VERY important...xoxoxoxoxo dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Aug 30, 2008 10:20 am
tumor markermy moms tumor marker gradually increased but since it still was in "normal" range doc didnt worry to much, however once the alk phos and calcium began to raise he ordered scans because it was multiple things increasing.....talk to your doc, ask questions, go with your gut.....my mom kinda always had a bad feeling about the consistent slight rise in her 27/29 marker but just kept thinking, well its still in "normal" range.....however she was having a recurrence....good luck xoxoxoxoxoxo dana ' Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Aug 30, 2008 09:59 am
taxol is horridhey tracy...my mom struggled so much with heartburn and gerd, since her first round of treatment 5 years ago it has always been an issue even though she wasnt on chemo for 5 years....it seems, like neurathopy, for her, it lingers for years after treatment...now on chemo again it has increased....she used "nexium" the first round but is now on " pantoprazole" it is generic so its cheap...it is working for her but it is perscription one you get a better doc or see the senior doc ask for this or something similar....there are meds out there to help you !!!!!! xoxoxoxo keep us posted dana Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Aug 30, 2008 09:50 am
halo breast screening tool ????no problem....i will keep you all posted....i plan on having it done in two weeks.... i hope everyone has a happy day Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + Recurrence and Metastatic Disease, Created: Aug 29, 2008 05:02 pm
halo breast screening tool ????thanks michelle :) mom is "hanging in there" that seems to be our phrase for 2008.... the web site about the halo is www.neomatrix.com or www.halopap.com sounds interesting......it is so new that most insurance wont cover it yet but it only cost $100 (at least at my docs office)....it was fda approved...my docs not 100% sold on it but agrees that for women who have a family member with bc it is 1 more tool that could help.... ive been really happy 2 hear your moms doing well.....hugs & kisses 2 you both Dx 1/3/2003, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, 5/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
. they place 2 cups on your boobs for 5 minutes while it extracts breast fluid from you, it pinches kinda of stings and is awkward sitting there holding them on your boobs BUT what a easy thing to do to try to catch bc early....i only wish it was around 10 years ago so perhaps my mom and all of you may have benefited....
....all indications that her treatment plan was working.....he had to lower her dose of xeloda due to hand/foot to 2000mg but he said in no way does this effect the outcome....fatigue has been her biggest complaint but she is now drinking a diet dr pepper a day and since she normally does not intake caffeine she gets a big burst of energy....whatever works, right?
