Update
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Topic: Update
Posted By: abcmom
Subject: Update
Date Posted: Jun 28 2010 at 9:18pm
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Just wanted to give my TNBC family an update. I just finished having my third reconstructive surgery to try and repair tissue damage from the first one. I had skin and muscle taken from my inner thighs and added to my breasts. Boy has that been painful. I have one more surgery and should be finished with reconstruction. I also go for my first PET scan on Thursday. I finished my chemo on April 21, 2010. I will see my oncologist on July 7th for the results. ------------- Diag 11/06/09 @ 40; Diag w/ TNBC Stage IIA, Grade 3 12/01/09 Node Neg. Dble MX with Recon 12/09 (twice) Chemo 1/13/10 Chemo done 4/22/10 More recon surg 07/10, PET/CT Scan clear 07/10 NED 07/11 |
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Posted By: 123Donna
Date Posted: Jun 28 2010 at 9:35pm
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Hi Abcmom, I'll be praying for a clean scan for you! What type of reconstruction did you originally have? Was it with implants or did you have the Tram Flap procedure. I was just curious about the problems you've had with your surgery. I hope the recovery from this new surgery goes well. Donna ------------- DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09) 11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15 |
Posted By: TNBC_in_NS
Date Posted: Jun 28 2010 at 10:48pm
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Oh ABCMOM thanks for letting us know how you are making out! It is so important to keep in touch and especially with good news, that is even better... So glad that this surgery is behind you. I am sure it was and will be painful for a bit, but hopefully this will be the last surgery for a long, long time!
I will also be praying for clear scan for you on Thursday! Hugs and heal well, Helen in NS ------------- Diag@57TNBC04/092.5cm Lquad 05/09 TCx4Radsx30CT03/01/10 FU03/31/10ClearBRCA- 01/2011 RTNBC BMX 06/14/2011~2013 clear |
Posted By: abcmom
Date Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 8:19am
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I had the TRAM flap procedure. I also have Crohn's Disease and the medicine I take for that makes bleeding worse so the doctor had a difficult time. ------------- Diag 11/06/09 @ 40; Diag w/ TNBC Stage IIA, Grade 3 12/01/09 Node Neg. Dble MX with Recon 12/09 (twice) Chemo 1/13/10 Chemo done 4/22/10 More recon surg 07/10, PET/CT Scan clear 07/10 NED 07/11 |
Posted By: abcmom
Date Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 8:20am
Thank you so much! ------------- Diag 11/06/09 @ 40; Diag w/ TNBC Stage IIA, Grade 3 12/01/09 Node Neg. Dble MX with Recon 12/09 (twice) Chemo 1/13/10 Chemo done 4/22/10 More recon surg 07/10, PET/CT Scan clear 07/10 NED 07/11 |
Posted By: tasoulla
Date Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 9:14am
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Hi Abcmom,
I wish you to have a clean scan and everything goes well!!!
Is this your first follow up after treatment?
Did you had any PET CT before treatment or is it your first one?
Do you know why your doctor has recommended a PET CT?
My mum is gonna have now her first follow up and the oncologist has ordered a PET CT, but i don't know if it is a good choice now.I think is very early to have one( only 6 months have passed after chemo and 3 months after radiation).
I wish you all the best!!
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Posted By: abcmom
Date Posted: Jun 29 2010 at 8:03pm
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It is my second my follow up. This is my first scan. I asked about having one and my doctor decided to go ahead and send me for one to ease my mind because I had asked about it because it seems like a lot of women here had one either before treatmet which I never did or soon there after. Is it normal to have one about 3 months out from the end of the chemo. Does anyone know? Thank you for everyone here and I am so happy we all have each other. I always pray for everyone here. ------------- Diag 11/06/09 @ 40; Diag w/ TNBC Stage IIA, Grade 3 12/01/09 Node Neg. Dble MX with Recon 12/09 (twice) Chemo 1/13/10 Chemo done 4/22/10 More recon surg 07/10, PET/CT Scan clear 07/10 NED 07/11 |