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theresac (theresac)


May 26, 2008


Grand Rapids, Ohio


Breast Cancer


12/05 and 2/08recurrence


Stage 4


2.1 - 3.0 cm


Negative


Negative


No


Yes


Mastectomy, Reconstructive Surgery, Lymph Node Removal


Adriamycin (chemical name: doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Gemcitabine (brand name: Gemzar)


Cancer Survivor


Live life to the fullest and don't sweat the small stuff


be positive and encouraging


recurrence of breast cancer now mets sm. tumor in liver


5/28 first treatment of clinical trial Gemzar with Avastin




theresac's Cancer Blog

May 28, 2008

treatment number 1Views: 549

Just to let you know treatment #1 – Gemzar and Avastin went really well and so far I am feeling pretty good. I am at a different clinic than last time, but with the same local oncologist. Everyone was super and it went fine. They gave me a little bag of anti-nausea and a little dexamethasone- steroid-(samller amount than with taxotere the last time) So that is probably why I am feeling really good right now.
Keep you posted!

Blessings, I am sorry you have to do this again. I am also a triple negative just beginnig treatment, was your lymph node involvement the first time round or with the reoccurance?

Yes my lymph node involvement was both first time 3-5positive out of 30 and also recurrence. Note I did not have radiation the first time and I wonder if this would have helped. I am planning on pursuing radiation this time around if I get the liver thing under control and if things remain stable.

To my sister- My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Remain strong and take it one day at a time. You can beat this!
I love you!




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