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Hello, I was dx in February with Her2+ BC. I went through the chemo, the mastectomy and now in the midst of radiation. I will finish that in December and will be on the Herceptin through March.
I, like so many BC survivors, have a constant fear of metastisis. I can't shake it. I think what I need is to read stories of those with my type of BC that have survived for years with no recurrence. Please share your stories with those of us that are still in treatment or just finishing that are scared.
Thanks!
Dx
2/12/2014, IDC, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Targeted Therapy
3/3/2014 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
3/3/2014 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Radiation Therapy
10/15/2014 Breast, Lymph nodes
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Dec 19, 2016 04:20AM
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4 yr survivor here! Best wishes for all!
Dx
11/13/2012, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 2/20 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Surgery
12/7/2012 Lymph node removal: Right, Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Right; Prophylactic mastectomy: Left
Targeted Therapy
1/22/2013 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
1/22/2013 Carboplatin (Paraplatin), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Hormonal Therapy
5/30/2013 Arimidex (anastrozole)
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Dec 21, 2016 12:02PM
MsBrompton
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Jellybean59 you are nearly there, don't stop chemo (it's SOOOO hard doing the last bit but worth it to know you've had the dose).
I'm only 18 months post diagnosis, but all clear so far.
Dx
7/5/2015, IDC, Left, <1cm, Stage IB, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Surgery
7/23/2015 Mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): Saline implant
Chemotherapy
8/5/2015 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
8/5/2015 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
11/26/2015 Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Nipple reconstruction, Silicone implant
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Jan 1, 2017 09:17PM
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Thanks for the encouraging post. I was just diagnosed with her 2. Start my treatment plan this week. Carboplatin, taxotere, herceptin, and pergeta. Surgery after 18 week chemo, then radiation therapy.
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Jan 2, 2017 01:52AM
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Hi Maya, fancy meeting another Maya with the same cancer and similar treatment plan!I was diagnosed a year ago, still going with the Herceptin/Perjeta. Pre-surgery chemo was very effective for me and wiped all the cancer out.
Dx
12/2/2015, Paget's, Right
Dx
12/8/2015, IDC, Right, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+,
Chemotherapy
12/31/2015 AC + T (Taxol)
Targeted Therapy
3/3/2016 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
3/3/2016 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Surgery
6/1/2016 Lymph node removal: Right, Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right): Tissue expander placement
Surgery
9/28/2016 Mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): DIEP flap; Reconstruction (right): DIEP flap
Surgery
11/28/2016
Surgery
1/5/2017 Reconstruction (left): Fat grafting, Nipple reconstruction; Reconstruction (right): Fat grafting, Nipple reconstruction
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Jan 2, 2017 09:31AM
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Two clear mamo's since treatment. Getting my port out on Thursday. Love, Jean
Dx
7/2014, IDC, Left, 3cm, Stage IIB, Grade 3, 3/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Surgery
8/11/2014 Lumpectomy; Lumpectomy (Left); Lymph node removal; Lymph node removal (Left): Sentinel
Chemotherapy
9/8/2014 AC
Targeted Therapy
11/3/2014 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Targeted Therapy
11/3/2014 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Chemotherapy
11/3/2014 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Hormonal Therapy
1/27/2015 Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone)
Surgery
2/19/2015 Lymph node removal; Lymph node removal (Left): Underarm/Axillary
Radiation Therapy
3/16/2015 Breast, Lymph nodes
Dx
IDC, 3cm, Stage IIB, Grade 3, 3/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy
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Jan 2, 2017 10:16AM
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Thanks for sharing this. I'm worried about my sister. Stage III BC (Aggressive Invasive Ductile Carcinoma. Has had double mastectomy, chemo and radiation, two years later now, has in some lymph nodes and some lesions in bones, has started chemo again) Any success stories that might be similar to this?
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Jan 2, 2017 03:47PM
MsBrompton
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Kkilpatr sorry to hear your sister's story. You haven't given much information about the type of breast cancer she has. This thread is for HER+ (this means cancer that usually responds to Herceptin and Perjeta). I know one woman from this support community who was stage 4 and HER+ but is now 'no evidence of disease'. That's probably because her cancer was the kind that could be attacked by these powerful drugs. But the same drugs would not be effective if the cancer isn't HER+. I think HER+ cancer used to be thought of as a really bad one to have because it was very aggressive, but with the discovery of the new drugs (they're also known as "biologics"), it's become one of the most treatable, especially if you're unlucky enough to have it spread to the bones.
But everyone is very different, so you have to be careful about searching for stories! (We all do it of course, that's why we're in here :-)).
Saying a prayer for your loved one!
Dx
7/5/2015, IDC, Left, <1cm, Stage IB, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
Surgery
7/23/2015 Mastectomy: Left; Reconstruction (left): Saline implant
Chemotherapy
8/5/2015 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
8/5/2015 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Surgery
11/26/2015 Reconstruction (left): Silicone implant; Reconstruction (right): Nipple reconstruction, Silicone implant
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Jan 26, 2017 09:38AM
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Hey, just thought I would share with you that my grandmother not long ago passed the ten year marksince diagnosis: IDC low ER, very low PR, HER2+, I think stage 3.
35 at diagnosis. Complete response to chemo!
Dx
3/15/2016, ILC, Right, 6cm+, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Chemotherapy
3/29/2016 AC + T (Taxol)
Surgery
9/9/2016 Lymph node removal: Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy: Right
Radiation Therapy
10/24/2016 Whole breast
Surgery
6/21/2017 Prophylactic mastectomy: Left
Hormonal Therapy
Tamoxifen pills (Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone), Zoladex (goserelin)
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Jan 27, 2017 09:37AM
fightergirl711
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Thanks BlueKoala!
As someone with lowish PR, triple positive, stage III that's extremely welcome news! Congrats to your grandmother!
Diagnosed at 44. NED after re-excision and ALND. Herceptin thru Feb. 2017.
Surgery
12/11/2015 Lumpectomy: Left; Lymph node removal: Sentinel, Underarm/Axillary
Dx
12/14/2015, IDC/IDC: Mucinous, Left, 2cm, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Dx
12/14/2015, DCIS, Left, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, 4/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Targeted Therapy
1/7/2016 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Chemotherapy
1/7/2016 Taxol (paclitaxel)
Targeted Therapy
1/7/2016 Perjeta (pertuzumab)
Chemotherapy
3/30/2016 AC
Surgery
6/7/2016 Lymph node removal: Left
Radiation Therapy
7/14/2016 Whole breast: Breast, Lymph nodes, Chest wall
Hormonal Therapy
8/29/2016 Femara (letrozole)
Surgery
12/30/2016 Prophylactic ovary removal
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How are you doing.1/17
