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I am now 4 years from my surgery...I count it like that because I feel they removed the cancer then :) As you can see from my signature I was stage 3 with lumpnode involvment so I feel so soooooooooooo lucky to be here today to post this. I have been fine and have a mammogram and checkup coming up next week. The chemo did take a toll on my body...I am 57 and most days feel more like 67 with arthritis in both knees and have still not lost the 15 pounds I gained with the steriods they gave me during treatments but I am alive and was able to see my only child(daughter) get married last fall...I hope this gives some of you out there just starting so hope and to know that this is not a death sentence...you can make it thru and survive ...God Bless you all and thank God that I am here 4 years later.

 
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Age58 DX 12/07
Grand Junction, Colorado
Lumpectomy 1/08/08
Stage IIIA grade3
5/19 nodes
chemo 5/08 radiation 7/08
clear pet 9/08
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND CONGRATS BECCA!!   
IDC DX 8/17/07 (age 41)
Stage 1 Grade 1-2, 1.35 cm
2 nodes neg, Lumpectomy 10/07
Chemo: FEC 100 x 6, 35 rads
BRCA 1/2 NEG
PET/CT & Brain CT Nov 09
Brain MRI Aug 2012 NED
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Becca, congratulations!!  
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DX 2/08@43 stg II IDC; gr2,0 nodes. Neoadj chemo, first ACx2 (fail) then CarboTaxotereX6(better). Lump, Rads done 11/08; Clodronate. False alarm queen: PetCT lung & TM marker. NED. PBM w/recon 9/10.
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Becca,

We love to hear stories like yours!  CongratsClap

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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
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Congratulations, Becca.  That's fabulous news.  I have a very good friend who is six years out and is doing great.  She, and stories like yours, give me hope!!
DX 7/5/11, TN Invas; Lump w/clear marg., 7/21/11; Stage 2A. Grade 3, 2.6 c; 0/6 nodes; TX 8/22/11 4DD E/C; 4Taxotere; Chemo ended 1/3/12; 33 Radiation Treatments, ended 3/15/12.
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Becca,
Congratulations and I wish you many, many more years. Good luck on your tests next week.
All the best.
Janet
dx 12/08 @47yrs.old TNBC stage 2a grade 3, 2.1cm. partial mastectomy sentinal node negative BRACA negative Cytocan/Taxatere x4 radiation 36 or 38rounds
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Hello Becca,
Thank you so much for your post. Congratulation on 4 years.

Would you please post what chemo you were given. My SIL Faye will begin chemo tomorrow or Thursday. She is Stage III?, Grade 3 and had 11 positive lymph nodes. A PET scan, and MRI last week showed that there was no spread to other organs.

I would like to print a copy of your post to give to her. Yours is such a positive story that I feel it would help Faye to see it.

God Bless,
Lillie
Dx 6/06 age 65,IDC-TNBC
Stage IIb,Gr3,2cm,BRCA-
6/06 L/Mast/w/SNB,1of3 Nodes+
6/06 Axl. 9 nodes-
8/8 thru 11/15 Chemo (Clin-Trial) DD A/Cx4 -- DD taxol+gemzar x4
No Rads.
No RECON - 11/2018-12 yrs NED
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I always hate posting my survivor story, especially since I am about to go in for my mammo and 3 month check up at the end of this month...I don't want to jinx it. ya know??

I am going in for my 21 month check up, post lumpectomy. Almost to my 2 year mark.....i m nervous..as usual, I don't think that part will ever go away...

Jennifer
Age 38,Dx 4/8/10 IDC stage I, No Nodes, GradeIII, Brac I&II NEG lumpectomy, 2 nodes removed(neg)finished 4 AC& T on 10/1/10 33 Rads finished 10/2/10. Married 19yrs, 1 son 11yrs & 1 daughter 9yrs
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Lillie,
It's great to hear that the PET scan revealed no spread to Faye's organs.  That is good news you all needed.  I continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.  I do hope that the first round of chemo was not too difficult.  I am sure you have been such a source of information and support for your SIL and family.

Lori
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DX ILC TNBC 3/10 at 50, Stage IIb; Grade 3; 5.1 to 7 cm,SNB neg;TC-6 rnds, 30 rads, Avastin-18 rnds, BRAC 1&2-
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Dear Jennifer, I know what you mean about not wanting to talk about your survivorship status. And the Scanxiety still happens to me to. But the day to day fear is getting less, being replaced by a sincere joy and appreciation of life! Good luck to you with your tests. May you always be NED :)
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IDC DX 8/17/07 (age 41)
Stage 1 Grade 1-2, 1.35 cm
2 nodes neg, Lumpectomy 10/07
Chemo: FEC 100 x 6, 35 rads
BRCA 1/2 NEG
PET/CT & Brain CT Nov 09
Brain MRI Aug 2012 NED
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I just want to share that I have made it to the 2 year mark, having just had a mammogram, ultrasound, and breast MRI that all showed NED.  My oncologist says that even making it this far is a positive sign.  The biggest change for me since my diagnosis is that I have truly learned to "find the beauty in the every day" like Steve says.  Even when bad things happen, I try to remind myself that I am still here to experience them and that it might have been otherwise.  This site has helped me in many ways, and I pray for everyone here, especially those dealing with a recurrence.  Have a great weekend everyone!
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
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Charlene, let me the first to congratulate you on this momentous day.  Many happy NED returns!
Lee
12/9/11 @59,IDC,grade3, TNBC,3cm(MRI),SLNB0,stage IIA, BRCA1 variant
1/30/12 DD AC-T, 6/7/12 Lumpectomy, ypT1b(0.8 cm), 7/9/12 Rads x 30
11/9/12, clinical trial cisplatin/rucaparib, cisplatin-only arm
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Charlene,

I'm so happy for you!  Yeah 2 YearsClap
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
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Charlene,
Two years NED is great. I am so happy for you.

I am also with you in praying for all who have had recurrence.

God Bless,
Lillie
Dx 6/06 age 65,IDC-TNBC
Stage IIb,Gr3,2cm,BRCA-
6/06 L/Mast/w/SNB,1of3 Nodes+
6/06 Axl. 9 nodes-
8/8 thru 11/15 Chemo (Clin-Trial) DD A/Cx4 -- DD taxol+gemzar x4
No Rads.
No RECON - 11/2018-12 yrs NED
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