hensylee
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the news sounds not as bad as it could have been and for that we are all grateful. Praying for complete success in getting rid of this. Blessins........
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She is in a very good position with it being DCIS rather than invasive. The criteria for the Oncotype DX test is under 5cm, hormone positive and negative nodes. I asked my surgeon about the BRCAI testing because of concern about my daughter, but he said considering my age and that there is no other breast cancer in my family, he didn't think it was necessary. I can't stress enough that it is so important for her to go to a "Breast Center" with surgeons that only operate on breast cancer. I wish her well as she travels this road. It is stressful and I often tell Dick I will probably die from a heart attack from all the stress before I ever die from the breast cancer!Here's a link to the test: http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/chemotherapy/new_research/20060126.jsp
Phyllis...she has the DCIS with "micropapillary" architectural type and seems that it is difficult to assess whether or not there is vessel involvement, but we will know more this week. And yes, she is in Long Beach and has actually been associated with Long Beach Memorial where one of the top ten breast cancer centers in the USA is located, so she'll have treatment there. Thanks so much for all your help and yes, it's a long road but driveable. I certainly understand your stress level.......hugs to you. Have you been for that swim yet?!?!
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Phyllis
no swim
- it rained all weekend, but I will get it in before I start any radiation treatments! Please let me know how she is doing as we travel this road together.
Sherry
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Phyllis, sorry you didn't get that swim this weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through your treatment. Please keep us informed as to your progress.
Two weeks...they love to make you wait.
My thoughts are with you and Dick with this, and I dearly hope that you won't have to have the chemo, too.
I remember Yale-New Haven. I was there enough, even if it was a looong while ago. When we lived in Cheshire, we used to go by there sometimes.
Be well, forget about the docs and the rest. Get to the shore again (Hammonasset? Rocky Neck? I have vague memories of Rocky Neck the morning after the prom...)
Swim, woman, swim!
Best wishes,
My thoughts are with you and Dick with this, and I dearly hope that you won't have to have the chemo, too.
I remember Yale-New Haven. I was there enough, even if it was a looong while ago. When we lived in Cheshire, we used to go by there sometimes.
Be well, forget about the docs and the rest. Get to the shore again (Hammonasset? Rocky Neck? I have vague memories of Rocky Neck the morning after the prom...)
Swim, woman, swim!
Best wishes,
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Phyllis
Didn't realize you were once a CT Yankee, Bob! We are fortunate- no public beaches for us- we are right on the Thames River and Long Island Sound, so it's a hop, skip and a jump out the back door. I will get those swims in and I am working hard at putting it all out of mind until the next appt.
BDMc
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Phyllis, You are in my thoughts and prayers too. I hope you get through all this quickly, and can enjoy many healthy years to come. All the best, Brian
Phyllis, when do you get your results? I know this is a tough time for you and the "wait" is stressful. You are in my prayers for sure! I hope you do get out and swim and frolic before radiation. I was so young (14) when I had radiation that I don't remember many details except having something similar to sunburn on my chest and purple markings. It was 45+ years ago and I imagine things have changed for the better. There are a number ofl survivors of breast CA on the board. I know Nancy is right there for you and remember Georgia? I haven't heard from her in a while but I think your case is similar to what she had. Anyway, I hope the very best for you, Phyllis. Hugs to you.
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Phyllis
Thanks, Betty. I go to Yale on Wed. to get the results from the test on the tumor and see if I will be getting chemo or just radiation and hormone therapy. The test is scored from 1 to 100. Anything under 18 means no chemo, 19 to 30 is a gray area and you must weigh the odds and make the decision and above 30 is a definite for chemo. I feel fortunate that they now have this test as in years past, chemo was a definite for any tumor over 1 cm and mine is 1.3. You know what I am hoping for! I'll post when I get home or as soon as I make a decision. I know many long term survivors and I intend to be one too!!
twinmaker
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Phyllis, you're in my thoughts and prayers. You certainly have wonderful care, and I'm praying that you won't have to have chemo. Keep that positive attitude! LINDA
Hey there Phyllis,
Wishing you the best possible outcome. Your strong and have a great attitude.
Many prayers going your way.
((((hugs)))))
Wishing you the best possible outcome. Your strong and have a great attitude.
Many prayers going your way.
((((hugs)))))
