Newbie :)
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Topic: Newbie :)
Posted By: NurseLeigh
Subject: Newbie :)
Date Posted: May 29 2013 at 4:50pm
I am new to the forum, my name is Leigh and I was diagnosed on 10/9/12 with TNBC, tumor approx 4.4cm, began Chemo in November. Dose dense A/C followed by Taxol. CT revealed 2 hot nodes, but could not find them on ultrasound to biopsy. Bilateral mastectomy on 3/22/13, with tissue expanders in place. Dead cancer cells found in 1 node, pathology revealed complete response  . Begin radiation on 6/10/13 at MD Anderson. It's been a trip but have kept a positive attitude through it all, relying on prayer and strength to get me through!
I look forward to meeting everyone :)
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Posted By: Charlene
Date Posted: May 30 2013 at 8:53pm
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Hi, NurseLeigh, Welcome to the forum, although I am sure it is a group you really did not wish to join. With chemo and surgery behind you, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Complete pathological response is definitely worth celebrating, as is being treated at M.D. Anderson. I think you will find radiation much easier than what you have already been through. Best wishes as you complete your treatment. Charlene ------------- DX 3/10 @59 ILC/TNBC Stage 1, Grade 2, Multifocal; Lumpectomy/re-excision SNB 0/4 nodes, BRCA-; Taxotere/Cytoxan X4, 30 rads 3/14:NED |
Posted By: weekender09
Date Posted: May 30 2013 at 11:44pm
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Congrats on the success of your treatment journey thus far. Welcome to the club of the toughest gals around. I have one taxol left on June 7th and my surgery consult is June 4 for the bilateral. I will see you on here and look forward to hearing your experiences with the expanders and your radiation. Blessings Leigh. Barb ------------- 02/12/13 DX TNBC, Grade III, Stage 3, 3.3cm tumor, IMN and 1 lymph Positive, Chemo A/C T complete 6/13 BRCA1-/BRCA2+ Variance, BIL 7/13, 33 RADS complete 10/13 Remssion :) |