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many
many Member Posts: 254
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

MY WIFES DIAGNOSISI IS AS FOLLOWS

Diagnosis

Diagnosis: (Marked as public) Edit

Diagnosis: 6/20/2011, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIIc, Grade 2, 39/40 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

Diagnosed:

June 20, 2011

Type:

Invasive or Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma

Recurrent?

No recurrence

Metastatic?

No

Stage:

Stage IIIc

Lymph Nodes Removed:

40

Positive Lymph Nodes:

39 WITH PERINODAL SPREAD

Tumor Size:

6cm or larger

Tumor Grade:

Grade 2 or medium grade

Hormone Receptor Status:

Tumor has both estrogen and progesterone receptors

HER2/neu Status:

Tumor does not have an excess of HER2/neu receptors or genes

CHEMO THERAPY                    FEC*4 + TAXOTERE*4

RADIATION                                25

ANTIHORMONAL                        TAMOXIFEN

PETSCAN STATUS                     PET SCAN DONE BEFORE SURGERY SHOWED  AMASS IN RIGHT BREAST AND LYMPH NODE INVLIVLMENT  WHICH HAS BEEN REMOVED DURING MRM AND ALND

FEC# 3 OVER AND NOW TO ROUND 4 ON 27TH SEPTEMBER

I AM EXTREMLY WORRIED DUE  TO HIGH LYMPH NODE INVLOLVED AND WORRY DAY AND NIGHT OF POSSIBLE RECURRANCE

PLZ HELP ME WITH POSITIVE THOUGHTS

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  • many
    many Member Posts: 254
    edited September 2011

    My WIfe has Underogone a MRMand ALND and there was a 6 cm tumor and 39+/40 nodes with perinodal spread

    the presurgery pet only showed  tumor and nodes invlolved ,all of which has been removed during MRM and ALND Together

    she is advised CHEMO of FEC*4 + TAXOTERE*4  followed by radiation and TAMOXIFEN for 5 years

    she has completed #3 of FEC out of 4

    WILL SHE HAVE A CANCER REMISSION WITH THIS TREATMENT

    I FEAR ABOUT RECURRENCE 24 HOURS A DAY PLZ HELP

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  • YATCOMW
    YATCOMW Member Posts: 664
    edited September 2011

    I had a large tumor....8cm and at least 17 nodes positive.
     
    Her plan is a good one.....these drugs are good.
     
    I am over 7 years out and all is well.....but I know how scary it can be in the beginning....it is pretty hard to wrap your head around it all.  Take one day at a time.  Breathe.  It will get better.
     
    Jacqueline 
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  • jennyboog
    jennyboog Member Posts: 1,322
    edited September 2011

    That's what we all hope for Many.  There are no guarantees with any of it but they are giving her the chemo they know works for her type of cancer.  I saw my tumor shrink while on chemo and only had residual left in my lymph nodes at surgery so I got to see the cancer leaving and knew it was working.  Hopefully your wife will too and remember she's ER/PR+ which is a good thing.  I'm sure you feel hopeless right now, I think many spouses do.  My husband once said he feels like there is a fire burning out of control and he is tied up and can't help put it out, it was something he couldn't fix.  I hope you feel some reassurance soon.

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited September 2011

    Hi many, I am out over 6years and doing great. It does get easier each day.

    Worrying is normal, but won't help. Keep positive. there are alot us out there doing well. 

    Hold onto that.

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited September 2011

    many -

    Your love for your wife and concern for her is heartwarming! 

    Be positive!  I know that might sound too glib but she has gotten such good care, all the comprehensive scans, the right surgery, the right chemo.  Assume the cancer is gone.  Without symptoms or scans detecting cancer then you must assume she is healthy.

    Stage IIIc is not a very nice place to be.  I know my husband worries about me constantly.  But we appreciate everyday that we have in a much more magnified way.  We do our best not to worry about recurrence.  It's on both our minds - my sister died from BC so we don't let go of that thought easily.  We just take each day that comes and hope that there will be years more for us to enjoy.

    I'm wishing you peace.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2011

    many, AnacortsGirl, said it all.  I could not have said it any better.  I do believe you're a blessing to your wife.  All I can add is that my Angel Wisdom Card Reading for the day is below. Enjoy the peace and joy you share with your wife. And take one day at a time.  Tomorrow is another day.

    image

    Barb

    Monday 26th September Card of the Day

     

     Enfolded in Healing Wings Imagine yourself or any other person you are concerned about wrapped safely in Archangel Raphael's healing wings. Allow yourself to let go of all stress and have faith that the necessary healing process is being taken care of for you now.

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  • many
    many Member Posts: 254
    edited December 2011

    Bump

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited May 2013

    There are no guarantees, but it sounds as if your wife is in good hands. My situation is similar to your wife's. Right after my DX, I did freak out for a few weeks and felt very scared. But then I thought that it would be quite pointless to waste my time being scared, especially if I was going to end up with less rather than more time. Instead I try to have fun with my husband and in general, make sure to laugh as much as I can and generally focus on all the things I am able to do and enjoy.

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