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Joined: Jun 2007
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  • Posted on: May 17, 2008 09:07 am
shrink wrote:

When I was diagnosed with IBC, Stage III, grade 3, 6cm tumor, and after surgery finding out that I had 21 pos. nodes, I never thought I'd be here one year later. My anniv. date is May 23.  Yet, here I am, feeling good.  Scans are scheduled for the end of this month.  Got my fingers crossed. My best to all of you Stage 3 ladies for a long life. (Everyone else too)

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Diana63
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 316
May 17, 2008 11:40 am Diana63 wrote:

Congratulations on your 1st year anniversary, crossing fingers for you scans. Laughing

Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.
Dx 10/6/2007, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 4/9 nodes, ER+
candie1971
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2819
May 17, 2008 11:43 am candie1971 wrote:

Hi Shrink,

Happy anniversary!!! So glad to hear. My prayers for you for good scan results.

Hugs and prayers,

Candie

Life may not be the party we hoped for..but while we are here, we might as well dance.
Dx 5/29/2006, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Birki
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 38
May 17, 2008 12:59 pm Birki wrote:

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!  Hey, does anyone know the difference between stages IIIa and IIIb?  I've searched and searched and can't seem to find an answer.  Thanks!
LAphoenix
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 144
May 17, 2008 01:59 pm LAphoenix wrote:

Shrink,

Congrats on your one-year anniversary!  Time flies when you're having fun, eh?  I just passed my two-year anniversary and started off with a similar diagnosis--3 cm tumor and 25 lymph nodes.  I had a PET scan a month ago and all is NED.  Hope yours goes well, too!

Birki,

Yeah, the whole Stage III thing is very confusing because different organizations have different definitions.  By some accounts, I would be IIIc because I had more than 10 affected lymph nodes.  Some cancer organizations don't even have a Stage IIIc, however, and don't subdivide by node number.  This is how breastcancer.org defines it:

Stage IIIA

Stage IIIA describes invasive breast cancer in which:

  • the tumor measures larger than five centimeters, OR
  • there is significant involvement of lymph nodes. The nodes clump together or stick to one another or surrounding tissue.

Stage IIIB

This stage describes invasive breast cancer in which a tumor of any size has spread to the breast skin, chest wall, or internal mammary lymph nodes (located beneath the breast right under the ribs, inside the middle of the chest).

By this definition I would be Stage IIIa, but my onc has me down as IIIb.  I've heard that some doctors like to use the higher subdivision as a way to get insurance companies to pay for treatment.  

Amy G.

LAphoenix
lexi4
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1985
May 17, 2008 02:23 pm lexi4 wrote:

Congrats Shrink on your one year anniversary!! I am with you, after my diagnosis I really didn't think I'd be here in a year. It will be 3 years in August since my diagnosis w/ IBC.

 I am so happy that you are doing well. Prayers for clear scans at the end of the month.

Hugs,

Lexi
Birki
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 38
May 18, 2008 01:08 am Birki wrote:

Amy,

Thank you for the info.  It's very helpful.  I normally try not to concentrate too much on all of the "stats" because after awhile they can get in the way of staying positive and focusing on a full recovery.  However, I've never understood that particular rating system.  Thanks again!
HeatherBLoc…
Joined: Dec 2007
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May 18, 2008 03:17 am HeatherBLocklear wrote:

Yippeeee!!  Congratulations and happy NED day. You have come out on the other side.

Hugs,

Annie
Naomi
Joined: Aug 2005
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May 18, 2008 12:25 pm Naomi wrote:

Congrats on your anniversary!!! I got my fingers crossed for good results also.  It was 3 years for me on May 16th!!! I had 10 of 17 nodes AFTER chemo,with LCIS, DCIS, and IDC. The biggest stuff was left over in my arm....urgh...but I'm feelin great and lovin life. 
roxy42
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 231
May 18, 2008 03:02 pm roxy42 wrote:

Congrats on the one year anniversary.Mine is june 19th I'm almost there.May you have many many many years ned.Godbless roxy
SpunkyGirl
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 375
May 18, 2008 10:46 pm SpunkyGirl wrote:

Naomi,

What do you mean by "the biggest stuff was left over in my arm"?  I think I also remember that you said you were a runner.  Am I right about that?

Thanks

Bobbie

Every day is a blessing...
Dx 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
MissShapen
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4343
May 19, 2008 01:43 am, edited Jun 1, 2008 01:02 PM by MissShapen MissShapen wrote:

Congrats shrink!

 I didn't think I was going to be here, either, but I've definitely had my one year anniversary. I'm not sure when that is, as I was diagnosed 11/06, but my mastectomy was 2/07 with chemo and rads following.

We made it through the first one! I'll see ya at the next one, hopefully!

Miss S


Dx 11/9/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 7/31 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
shrink
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 766
May 27, 2008 07:11 pm shrink wrote:

Had my bone and CT scans today - NEGATIVE!  NED to everyone! Hope to "see" you all next year. Thanks for all of the crossed fingers and prayers on my behalf.

Marian

Dx 5/23/07, IBC, 6 cm, Stage IIIc, 21/21 nodes, ER+, PR-, HER2-
SpunkyGirl
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 375
May 27, 2008 08:22 pm SpunkyGirl wrote:

Woo hoo, Marian!  I wasn't going to have a glass of wine tonight, but I will now.  I'm so glad we have so much to celebrate!

Hugs

Bobbie

Every day is a blessing...
Dx 7/23/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, 8/20 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
Fitztwins
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5629
May 27, 2008 09:36 pm Fitztwins wrote:

Congrats!! love to hear about anniversaries!

Well ain't that a kick in the head!
Dx 12/12/2004, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIc, Grade 2, 17/24 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
jdash
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 912
May 27, 2008 09:43 pm jdash wrote:

marian thats the best news !!! wow  congrats

i will have 2 glasses of "red" wine on you tonite

isnt red wine healthy ??? Wink

life is not measured by the breaths we take but the moments that take our breath away....
Dx 4/22/2006, IDC, , Stage IIIb, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2-
shrink
Joined: Jun 2007
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May 27, 2008 10:40 pm shrink wrote:

I don't know how healthy a Pina Colata is but I'm having one and toasting you all.

Marian
twink
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May 28, 2008 09:11 pm twink wrote:

Go on Marian... have another one! 

If you can't be kind, have the decency to be vague.
janie44
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2006
May 31, 2008 02:13 pm janie44 wrote:

Shrink,

Hurray!  One year down and many more to go!  Drink up and celebrate!

Janie

dx 3/11/2004 IDC stage 3A Her2+ 7/20+nodes ER/PR- If you think you can't, you are right.
NaughtybyNa…
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Posts: 620
May 31, 2008 02:19 pm NaughtybyNature wrote: shrink: a 1,001 Congrats and many many more to come.
LILIA - 'If knowledge is power, I prefer ignorance’s bliss!' - http://www.cancerhouseofhope.org/Home

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