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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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Hello strong lovely ladies
Im 38 1cm tumor in right breast which i found early.
I had stage 2 her2+ estr+prog+ lumpectony, node was clear surrounding tissue clear.. I have good 80% chance of being all clear with no treatment. Going through all that would give a17% rise.
I'd love to hear from anyone still ok after no treatment !!
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Feb 16, 2017 04:46PM
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alice - cancermath (lifemath) does not take Her2 treatment into consideration, but the PREDICT calculator does. I think it is more accurate for those of us have treated Her2+ BC, you can see the delineation in the calculator about how many more are alive after treatment with surgery, chemo, targeted therapy (Herceptin), and hormonal therapy. Just be aware that this is a UK site so you need to enter your tumor size in millimeters rather than centimeters, just multiply by 10. Here is a link:
http://www.predict.nhs.uk/predict_v2.0.html
BMX w/ TE 11/1/10, ALND 12/6/10. 16 additional surgeries. TCHx6 2/17-6/2/11. Herceptin until 1/19/12. Femara 8/1/11, Arimidex 6/20/12, back to Femara 2013-2018.
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9/27/2010, IDC, Right, 2cm, Stage IIB, Grade 3, 2/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+, IHC
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2/15/11 BMX-DCIS 2SNB clear-TEs; 9/15/11-410gummies; 3/20/13 recurrance-5.5cm,mets to lymphs, Stage IIIB IDC ER/PRneg,HER2+; TCH/Perjeta/Neulasta x6; ALND 9/24/13 1/18 nodes 4.5cm; AC chemo 10/30/13 x3; herceptin again; Rads Feb2014
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Feb 17, 2017 12:37AM
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Mitch - thanks for posting. Positive stories are always helpful. I don't consider myself far enough out yet, but hopefully I'll get there.
2/15/11 BMX-DCIS 2SNB clear-TEs; 9/15/11-410gummies; 3/20/13 recurrance-5.5cm,mets to lymphs, Stage IIIB IDC ER/PRneg,HER2+; TCH/Perjeta/Neulasta x6; ALND 9/24/13 1/18 nodes 4.5cm; AC chemo 10/30/13 x3; herceptin again; Rads Feb2014
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Feb 17, 2017 01:45PM
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Yeay Mitch, 12 years NED and a third generation - that's wonderful and inspiring! Thanks for dropping by.
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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Feb 20, 2017 07:04PM
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Just celebrated my 8-year cancerversary!!! To those of you fighting right now, there is always hope. I had 11 lymph nodes positive and a giant tumor. Here I am, living life to the fullest. You can and will do it too!!!
Love to all of you,
Bejuce
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2/18/2009, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 3, 11/13 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
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That's fantastic bejuce! So happy for you. I just had scans and they are clear which makes it two years of NED now. I hope to get eight year under my belt like you!
DX-November 2014 Grade 2 Lobular & Ductal on right side. 5.3 cm tumor right side. 3-Bone mets to sternum, femur and hip, Stage IV. Neoadjuvant Chemo-Taxotere,Herceptin and Perjeta started Dec. 16, 2014. NED after chemo treatment 2015.
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Feb 20, 2017 09:26PM
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Mitch and Bejuce - thanks so much for posting! I recently reached 5 years and am so happy to see your posts further down the road!
THANK YOU!!!
www.denise4health.wordpress.com my BC Blog with over 200 informative posts about all aspects of BC - stop by! Myself, my mom, and sister were all diagnosed with BC within 3 years. What a ride!
Dx
10/10/2011, IDC, Left, 6cm+, Stage IIIA, Grade 2, 9/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Surgery
11/23/2011 Lymph node removal; Lymph node removal (Left): Underarm/Axillary; Mastectomy; Mastectomy (Left)
Chemotherapy
12/27/2011 AC + T (Taxol)
Targeted Therapy
2/28/2012 Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Hormonal Therapy
10/11/2012 Arimidex (anastrozole)
