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Hi

The short of it is, diagnosed Sept. 2005, Stage 3, 3 of 6 nodes positive, ER PR +, Her2 +, had three months AC and three months Taxorete, followed by mastectomy,  radiation and one year of Herceptin.  Recurrence May 2010 to one lymph node deep in the Pectoral muscle, had six months Taxotere followed by 5 weeks of twice a day radiation and currently doing Herceptin again.  CT Scan in June 2011 was clear, CT last week shows the SAME lymph node is growing again WTH. I don't know until next week what if any plans there are for me.  Already had radiation twice, I am sure they won't do that again, and my hair is just starting to look like it belongs to me again.  SOOOO scared.  Anyone have any knowledge, good or bad, or hope for me. 

Betsy

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited December 2011

    I am sorry about your reoccurrence. While I can't offer advice, I did want to share my support for you and also ensure this gets bumped back up so others in similar shoes can reply.

  • bdavis
    bdavis Member Posts: 6,201
    edited December 2011

    Hi Betsy... I also don't have anything to add... but  I wanted to show my support... I assume they left that node in as was deep?? Can they try to get it out??

    Betsy

  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited December 2011

    Betsy, l'm so sorry you're possibly dealing with a 2nd recurrence after so much tx already.  I have no words of wisdom, but just wanted to say that I will be thinking of you and will pray that you get some good news about your situation.  (((Hugs)))   Deanna

  • KeepingFaith69
    KeepingFaith69 Member Posts: 508
    edited December 2011

    Hi there,

    I don't have any knowledge to share and send you ((HUGS)), prayers and the best of wishes xo

  • gardengumby
    gardengumby Member Posts: 7,305
    edited December 2011

    Good luck, and best wishes.  I wish I had some words of wisdom.  Hope for the best.  Live like it's your last and do good to all.

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited December 2011

    I too, wish I had helpful info to your post.  I just read and wanted you to know that we all are here to offer our support and friendship.  

    Hoping you have some answers as to the next step and be sure to keep us posted. 

    Hugs 

  • lesleye
    lesleye Member Posts: 38
    edited December 2011

    Betsy,

    My best wishes are with you.  Words cannot express what you are going through.  Hopefully, your doctors can give you good medical attention.  Keep us posted.

    Lesley 

  • bethen
    bethen Member Posts: 82
    edited December 2011

    Thanks for all your kind words of encouragement.  I am so scared right now.  I have found out that they are going to do some radiation targated boosts to the lymph node again.  A bit scarry because it has been radiated before, but the radiation oncologist thinks that it may just clean it up.  I imagine that they will be taking me off Herceptin because I suppose it is not working.  Will keep updated and once again thanks.

    Betsy 

  • June2268
    June2268 Member Posts: 1,202
    edited January 2012

    Betsy so sory you have to be going through all this again.  Thinking and praying that it all works out for you and 2012 will end up being a great year for you, keep us posted.

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