Share your personal story, diagnosis, and treatment path, and stories of survival, hope, and success to encourage and inspire others!
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Carmelle
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Every now and then I read a post on this forum that talks about somebody who has lived a long time with disease. I know there have even been threads with many node positive success stories and stage IV survival stories.
These have been the most uplifting influences for me on my journey.
In a world of breast cancer where medical staff are so reluctant to offer hope and even we ourselves cannot always see the light I think it would be great to have a compilation of good stories that we could put in our drawer and take out for those days when the "scared" comes out too strongly.Then read just enough to spark that hope again.
I am trying to put together these stories in a booklet format and would love it if anybody could email me stories they know that can shed light on our path.
Here is my email: carmelle@bwr.eastlink.ca
I would love to hear from you.
Michelle
update: 02/23/03
glad to see all the stories. just wanted to say that the booklet idea was just an idea. i think the posts do a great job on their own don't you?
let's keep this to the front if we can for any new people to read or add to. barb, you are excellent for not letting this get lost.
Yesterday is History... Tomorrow is Mystery...Today is a gift.
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3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Bumping for Sheila . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Melbo . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Carol . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Rita . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Nov 24, 2020 03:24AM
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Today marks my 20th Cancerversary 🌼🌼🌼
Biography: DX 11/2000 LCIS,DCIS,IDC 2B, Grade 1, ER+,PR+ Her2Neg 1 pos node Lumptectomy, CMF chemo X 6 mos, DX 8/2001, IDC same breast--Mastectomy , Left Breast Lumpectomy... Tamoxifen, one year...Armidex, Four years
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Nov 24, 2020 10:30AM
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Thanks for posting Lisa! So great to hear updates like this!
Dx
4/29/2020, IDC, Right, 4cm, Stage IIB, Grade 3, 3/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Surgery
5/20/2020 Lumpectomy; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Surgery
7/6/2020 Lymph node removal: Underarm/Axillary
Chemotherapy
8/3/2020 AC + T (Taxol)
Radiation Therapy
1/20/2021 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
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Congratulations SoCalLisa that’s wonderful and provides hope to so many of us.
Dx
12/23/2016, IDC, Left, 6cm+, Stage IIIB, Grade 2, 6/17 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Chemotherapy
1/6/2017 AC + T (Taxol)
Hormonal Therapy
7/27/2017 Femara (letrozole), Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
7/28/2017 Lymph node removal: Left; Mastectomy
Radiation Therapy
Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes, Chest wall
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Bumping for BethAnn . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Jan 20, 2021 02:38PM
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Hello everyone! 4 year survivor here, stage 2 b back in 2017 had bilateral mastectomy and diep reconstruction
doing well, keeping weight off and exercising daily!
back to work regularly (nurse practitioner)
feeling well, lots of energy however do get some stiffness from the tamoxifen I'm on and hot flashes from time to time
Oh and also developed lymphadema which i am keeping under control for most part. Hand still swells, using compression glove and sleeve daily
Hang in there, it will get better!
Dx
3/10/2017, IDC, Right, 2cm, Stage IIB, Grade 2, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (IHC)
Dx
4/10/2017, IDC, Right, <1cm, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
5/18/2017 Mastectomy: Right; Prophylactic mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): DIEP flap; Reconstruction (right): DIEP flap
Chemotherapy
6/28/2017 AC + T (Taxol)
Surgery
11/29/2017 Lymph node removal: Underarm/Axillary
Radiation Therapy
1/15/2018 Whole-breast: Lymph nodes, Chest wall
Carmelle
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Jan 27, 2021 12:49PM
Carmelle
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Congrats SoCal! Thats such inspiring news.
Yesterday is History... Tomorrow is Mystery...Today is a gift.
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3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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My mom is a 28 year survivor! She was diagnosed at 48 and had a unilateral MX. No tamoxifen as it was not yet standard practice. I'm so grateful to say that she is the busiest, healthiest 76 year old I know and has never had any issues with her remaining breast. Since her diagnosis she's eaten healthy, drinks no alcohol and walks outside or on her treadmill 3 miles / 5 days a week. As a recent breast cancer patient myself, she is truly my inspiration!
Dx
5/24/2019, LCIS/DCIS, Left, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/5 nodes, ER+/PR+
Surgery
8/13/2019 Mastectomy: Left; Prophylactic mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (left): Tissue expander placement; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Surgery
11/3/2019 Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Silicone implant
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Jan 29, 2021 07:13AM
Nico1012
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Thank You, prepmom, for your inspirational story and best wishes to you for your own journey.
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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32B
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Thanks SoCalLisa, tpralph, and prepmom for your stories!
This month is my 3 year anniversary of my UMX. Other than raging PMS from Tamoxifen, my life is pretty much back to normal.
Dx
1/12/2018, DCIS/IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
2/8/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Hormonal Therapy
11/16/2019 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Bumping for Sally . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Latricia . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Darlene . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Carmelle
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Mar 1, 2021 01:35PM
Carmelle
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Hi! Just wanted post that I started this thread in March 2003, no idea would still be active in 2021. Let alone me.
Big HUG to all going through diagnosis and treatment. It's a rough period for many but I never think about BC anymore unless somebody else mentions. We can move on and forget. Lots LOVE.
Yesterday is History... Tomorrow is Mystery...Today is a gift.
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3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Mar 1, 2021 08:22PM
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Carmelle,
Thank you so much for posting! Some days are harder to be positive about a long future, but when I read a post from someone with a similar diagnosis, it makes all the difference! Thank you. I hope to post down the road for newbies and offer some positive energy and a success story
Julie
Dx
8/27/2020, IDC, Right, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, 2/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
10/2/2020 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Chemotherapy
10/27/2020 Adriamycin (doxorubicin), Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxol (paclitaxel)
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Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
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Nico1012
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Bumping for Paige . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Jocelyn . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Bumping for Linda . . .
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4/2/2008, IDC, 2cm, Grade 3, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Mar 30, 2021 03:35PM
Carmelle
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Thanks Julie. Felt the same way as you do now. Hug. Michelle
Yesterday is History... Tomorrow is Mystery...Today is a gift.
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3/7/2003, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 5/15 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
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Apr 1, 2021 08:11AM
32B
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I don't think I've checked in yet this year, but in February I was 3 years cancer free. Doing ok on Tamoxifen and looking forward to the future.
Dx
1/12/2018, DCIS/IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 2, 0/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
2/8/2018 Lymph node removal: Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Hormonal Therapy
11/16/2019 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
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Congrats 32B and thx for checking in! Glad to hear you are doing well on tamoxifen. I’m 2.5 years in, just had a clear mammogram and also on tamoxifen which I have a love-hate relationship with LOL.
Dx
9/7/2018, IDC, Right, 1cm, Stage IIA, Grade 2, 2/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
9/19/2018 Lumpectomy: Right; Lymph node removal: Sentinel
Radiation Therapy
10/29/2018 Whole-breast: Breast, Lymph nodes
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)