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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:34 pm    Post subject: Scan results tomorrow Reply with quote

Tomorrow I see my Onc. and find out if the recent CAT scan has shown any changes internally.

For the first time, I am nervous. I have been on an even keel for so long, and it is hard to think that the beast is taking a grip.


Please - think of me tomorrow evening Crying or Very sad
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Ann
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Vee Reply with quote

You will be in my thoughts and prayer ,,hugs Ann
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- Age of diagnosis: 56 (current age)
- Menopausal at diagnosis January 21,2008
- Specific type of cancer : Left breast IDC
- Markers:ER+/PR+/HER2 negative
- Stage :2
- Treatments:MRM 2/1/08
Axillary Dissection: 10 lymph nodes,three hot,
highest axillary node negative,
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brainman
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Scan results tomorrow Reply with quote

Vee, I am nervous with you. I hope your scan shows that we are worrying about nothing. You are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers. If you are still up, get a good night's sleep. Update us as soon as you can.
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Scan results tomorrow Reply with quote

Well - just shows how much one's mind takes over. The scan showed practically no change from previous. So everything inside is as it virtually unchanged and it's just the skin changes which are a concern and an indication that things are slightly out of control. I shall change to another hormonal for 3 months, and in the meantime will research the chemo options: Taxol; Taxol + Avastin; Capecitibine.

I will welcome comments on any or all of these.

Thank you, everyone.

Very Happy
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mymaria
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:42 am    Post subject: Re: Scan results tomorrow Reply with quote

Vee,

That's good news, right? Thank God for the findings.

I am praying and thinking of you! I know how distressing just waiting for the scan results can be.

Taxol: http://www.chemocare.com/bio/taxol.asp
Avastin: http://www.chemocare.com/bio/avastin.asp
Xeloda (capicitibine): http://www.chemocare.com/bio/xeloda.asp

I hope this helps, if you haven't already read-up on them. The site above provides information in manageable dosage, I think.

Richard
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:57 am    Post subject: Re: Scan results tomorrow Reply with quote

Sorry for not replying sooner - yes, essentially good news. I'm on femara for the time being, and hope that progression will be reduced to zilch.

I'm hesitant about avastin as a brain scan will be required and if anything shows on it that is doubtful, I would have to stop driving - and that is impossible at present. So I have three months to think about it before deciding.
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