Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I didn't pick an oncologist until about three weeks after my surgery. I asked my surgeon for a copy of the path report and the name of a good oncologist. Knowing the ins and outs of my path report was a big help when I saw the oncologist. I was able to choose the best treatment for me based on my own unique set of circumstances. Chemo was recommended but I refused and went with just the Arimidex. Felt comfortable doing that as the nodes were clear and the chemo did not have a good cost benefit ratio, which the Arimidex did. I had a total mastectomy so ratiation was not an issue. Ruth > > Hello ladies - > > I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists > automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read > that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm > trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more > aggressive in her treatment protocol? > > Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an > echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due > to chemo? > > I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. > > I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by > chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may > need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. > My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. > > Thanks all, > Janet B. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I didn't pick an oncologist until about three weeks after my surgery. I asked my surgeon for a copy of the path report and the name of a good oncologist. Knowing the ins and outs of my path report was a big help when I saw the oncologist. I was able to choose the best treatment for me based on my own unique set of circumstances. Chemo was recommended but I refused and went with just the Arimidex. Felt comfortable doing that as the nodes were clear and the chemo did not have a good cost benefit ratio, which the Arimidex did. I had a total mastectomy so ratiation was not an issue. Ruth > > Hello ladies - > > I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists > automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read > that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm > trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more > aggressive in her treatment protocol? > > Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an > echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due > to chemo? > > I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. > > I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by > chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may > need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. > My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. > > Thanks all, > Janet B. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 I didn't pick an oncologist until about three weeks after my surgery. I asked my surgeon for a copy of the path report and the name of a good oncologist. Knowing the ins and outs of my path report was a big help when I saw the oncologist. I was able to choose the best treatment for me based on my own unique set of circumstances. Chemo was recommended but I refused and went with just the Arimidex. Felt comfortable doing that as the nodes were clear and the chemo did not have a good cost benefit ratio, which the Arimidex did. I had a total mastectomy so ratiation was not an issue. Ruth > > Hello ladies - > > I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists > automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read > that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm > trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more > aggressive in her treatment protocol? > > Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an > echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due > to chemo? > > I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. > > I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by > chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may > need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. > My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. > > Thanks all, > Janet B. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable (5-10 pts) error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable (5-10 pts) error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable (5-10 pts) error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, I had my lumpectomy the 1st of may. The 8th of May is when I found out I was positive for Breast cancer, The 11 of May had my sentinel nodes removed and more tissue in the breast where my lump had been. The 17th of May found out the tissue was clear, but my nodes weren't. I just had my echocardiogram done Tues, I start my cemo this coming Tuesday the 20th, I have 8 rounds will be done in Nov. then start my radiation,,,then my hormonal treatment will start for the next 5 yrs. I don't know yet how much radiation I will have my oncologist says I tackle one thing at a time. Which is good I guess I just hate not knowing all but he wants me to just concentrate on getting through the cemo. I don't know what a MUGA is it was never mentioned to me. Good luch with your lumpectomy. I had know problems with mine but just a little sore,,,didn't have to take any pain pills during recovery but did use a lot of ice packs. The nodes removed was worse,,,,but not bad enough for pain pills. I still have some numbness in my arm form the nodes removed but it is getting better. I had my stitches removed out of my breast Mon. That hurt..lol only because they needed to be taken out a week earlier but was gone on a trip. I will let you know how my cemo is going hopefully I will be one of those that it doesn't bother them that much.. steph _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of lilahope777 Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:07 PM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Oncologists Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, I had my lumpectomy the 1st of may. The 8th of May is when I found out I was positive for Breast cancer, The 11 of May had my sentinel nodes removed and more tissue in the breast where my lump had been. The 17th of May found out the tissue was clear, but my nodes weren't. I just had my echocardiogram done Tues, I start my cemo this coming Tuesday the 20th, I have 8 rounds will be done in Nov. then start my radiation,,,then my hormonal treatment will start for the next 5 yrs. I don't know yet how much radiation I will have my oncologist says I tackle one thing at a time. Which is good I guess I just hate not knowing all but he wants me to just concentrate on getting through the cemo. I don't know what a MUGA is it was never mentioned to me. Good luch with your lumpectomy. I had know problems with mine but just a little sore,,,didn't have to take any pain pills during recovery but did use a lot of ice packs. The nodes removed was worse,,,,but not bad enough for pain pills. I still have some numbness in my arm form the nodes removed but it is getting better. I had my stitches removed out of my breast Mon. That hurt..lol only because they needed to be taken out a week earlier but was gone on a trip. I will let you know how my cemo is going hopefully I will be one of those that it doesn't bother them that much.. steph _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of lilahope777 Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:07 PM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Oncologists Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Janet, I had my lumpectomy the 1st of may. The 8th of May is when I found out I was positive for Breast cancer, The 11 of May had my sentinel nodes removed and more tissue in the breast where my lump had been. The 17th of May found out the tissue was clear, but my nodes weren't. I just had my echocardiogram done Tues, I start my cemo this coming Tuesday the 20th, I have 8 rounds will be done in Nov. then start my radiation,,,then my hormonal treatment will start for the next 5 yrs. I don't know yet how much radiation I will have my oncologist says I tackle one thing at a time. Which is good I guess I just hate not knowing all but he wants me to just concentrate on getting through the cemo. I don't know what a MUGA is it was never mentioned to me. Good luch with your lumpectomy. I had know problems with mine but just a little sore,,,didn't have to take any pain pills during recovery but did use a lot of ice packs. The nodes removed was worse,,,,but not bad enough for pain pills. I still have some numbness in my arm form the nodes removed but it is getting better. I had my stitches removed out of my breast Mon. That hurt..lol only because they needed to be taken out a week earlier but was gone on a trip. I will let you know how my cemo is going hopefully I will be one of those that it doesn't bother them that much.. steph _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of lilahope777 Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:07 PM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Oncologists Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hi! My mastologist ordered the C* blood marker tests even before my surgery, but they came all negative. He said they are not very reliable anyway. And I am a er/pr+ /her-2 neg. I do not think that those markers have anything with how the cancer will be treated, but I might be wrong. I only had echocardiograms before and during the A/C treatments. With no problems whatsoever. I guess my heart and immune system are pretty good, even though I had terrible side effects from the drugs. My onc now asked for a bone densitometry since I will be in some kind of aromatase inhibitor (it is still up for discussion...) and a endoscopy for the dammage to my digestive systems. Now begins to heal the parts of the body the chemo has dammage... But my skin looks great! And so do my breasts! I went with a lumpectomy, since I would not hear of mastectomy at all! Maybe I am vain, but I do not intendo to give them up. My mastologist said that this was the best way to go and would not recommend a mastectomy anyway. And as far as I am concerned I do not worry about recurrence! It is in my mind, and therefore in my body, that this was a one time thing! And that's all! Now I can go back to my life again. I decided. Period. Good luck to you on your surgery. And about the oncologist, get someone you can trust and feel confortable with to talk about everything. Hugs lilahope777 wrote: Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 , Well if your vain so am I. I went with lumpectomy also don't won't to lose what I got (which in my case isn't much) lol. All the doctors I saw said that a masectomy verses lump removal was the same risk factor or reacurring, They did not recommend mass unless had history in my family of BC which I do not. However my right breast where the surgery was done is a little flat now on one side and my nipple kinda goes west now..lol But after all my treatments are done I am going to get it fixed and have both lifted, I am 55 and they are kinda druppy!!!! My onco said he would fix me up with a surgeon after all my treatments are done. So maybe by spring I will be all fixed up and have breast that stand at attention...lol Steph _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of Pinheiro Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:27 AM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Oncologists Hi! My mastologist ordered the C* blood marker tests even before my surgery, but they came all negative. He said they are not very reliable anyway. And I am a er/pr+ /her-2 neg. I do not think that those markers have anything with how the cancer will be treated, but I might be wrong. I only had echocardiograms before and during the A/C treatments. With no problems whatsoever. I guess my heart and immune system are pretty good, even though I had terrible side effects from the drugs. My onc now asked for a bone densitometry since I will be in some kind of aromatase inhibitor (it is still up for discussion...) and a endoscopy for the dammage to my digestive systems. Now begins to heal the parts of the body the chemo has dammage... But my skin looks great! And so do my breasts! I went with a lumpectomy, since I would not hear of mastectomy at all! Maybe I am vain, but I do not intendo to give them up. My mastologist said that this was the best way to go and would not recommend a mastectomy anyway. And as far as I am concerned I do not worry about recurrence! It is in my mind, and therefore in my body, that this was a one time thing! And that's all! Now I can go back to my life again. I decided. Period. Good luck to you on your surgery. And about the oncologist, get someone you can trust and feel confortable with to talk about everything. Hugs lilahope777 <lilahope777@ <mailto:lilahope777%40frontiernet.net> frontiernet.net> wrote: Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 , Well if your vain so am I. I went with lumpectomy also don't won't to lose what I got (which in my case isn't much) lol. All the doctors I saw said that a masectomy verses lump removal was the same risk factor or reacurring, They did not recommend mass unless had history in my family of BC which I do not. However my right breast where the surgery was done is a little flat now on one side and my nipple kinda goes west now..lol But after all my treatments are done I am going to get it fixed and have both lifted, I am 55 and they are kinda druppy!!!! My onco said he would fix me up with a surgeon after all my treatments are done. So maybe by spring I will be all fixed up and have breast that stand at attention...lol Steph _____ From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ] On Behalf Of Pinheiro Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 9:27 AM To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Oncologists Hi! My mastologist ordered the C* blood marker tests even before my surgery, but they came all negative. He said they are not very reliable anyway. And I am a er/pr+ /her-2 neg. I do not think that those markers have anything with how the cancer will be treated, but I might be wrong. I only had echocardiograms before and during the A/C treatments. With no problems whatsoever. I guess my heart and immune system are pretty good, even though I had terrible side effects from the drugs. My onc now asked for a bone densitometry since I will be in some kind of aromatase inhibitor (it is still up for discussion...) and a endoscopy for the dammage to my digestive systems. Now begins to heal the parts of the body the chemo has dammage... But my skin looks great! And so do my breasts! I went with a lumpectomy, since I would not hear of mastectomy at all! Maybe I am vain, but I do not intendo to give them up. My mastologist said that this was the best way to go and would not recommend a mastectomy anyway. And as far as I am concerned I do not worry about recurrence! It is in my mind, and therefore in my body, that this was a one time thing! And that's all! Now I can go back to my life again. I decided. Period. Good luck to you on your surgery. And about the oncologist, get someone you can trust and feel confortable with to talk about everything. Hugs lilahope777 <lilahope777@ <mailto:lilahope777%40frontiernet.net> frontiernet.net> wrote: Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I am also ER/PR - and am HER2++. My Onc does do the CEA and CA27.29 test, and I have Echo, every 3 months due to being on Herceptin. Reason he does the test since being er/pr-, her2+ this is a very agressive cancer, and it is possible to have a re-occurance while being on Herceptin, at least the markers will show some activity, so far mine have all been fine. In a message dated 6/14/2006 10:42:47 PM Central Daylight Time, ajtf.tm@... writes: My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable (5-10 pts) error. Vicki K. Breast Cancer SURVIVOR --Dx'd 4-2005 Biopsy Dx'd 3-23-05 w/ 3 cm tumor Age 48 1/2 (turned 49 July) MRM 4-5-05 w/ 2 tumor's 5cm, and 6 cm (right side) 5+/16 nodes Stage 3 ER/PR-, Her2/neu ++ 3.42 confirmed by FISH ki67 78% Begin Chemo 5-2-05 4XAC Dose Dense , 4X Abraxane Dose Dense (ended August 05) 28 Rad's ended October 13 2005 Started Herceptin Weekly August 2005 for one year, will be done this August 2006. Had a Simple mastectomy left side after Mamo showed incresed micro-calcifications. Jan. 17 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I'm glad your markers have been fine. May I ask what your stage is? Mine is stage 1 and I have had no tests other than Echos. Perhaps if you're a later stage you might be a candidate for Tykerb? - JVK105@... wrote on 6/15/2006, 10:54 PM: > > > I am also ER/PR - and am HER2++. > My Onc does do the CEA and CA27.29 test, and I have Echo, every 3 > months due > to being on Herceptin. > Reason he does the test since being er/pr-, her2+ this is a very > agressive > cancer, and it is possible to have a re-occurance while being on > Herceptin, at > least the markers will show some activity, so far mine have all been > fine. > > > In a message dated 6/14/2006 10:42:47 PM Central Daylight Time, > ajtf.tm@... writes: > > > My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't > apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ > > My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle > phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo > would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think > it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same > test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable > (5-10 pts) error. > > > > > > > Vicki K. > Breast Cancer SURVIVOR --Dx'd 4-2005 > Biopsy Dx'd 3-23-05 w/ 3 cm tumor Age 48 1/2 (turned 49 July) > > MRM 4-5-05 w/ 2 tumor's 5cm, and 6 cm (right side) > 5+/16 nodes > Stage 3 > ER/PR-, Her2/neu ++ 3.42 confirmed by FISH > ki67 78% > > Begin Chemo 5-2-05 4XAC Dose Dense , 4X Abraxane Dose Dense (ended > August 05) > > 28 Rad's ended October 13 2005 > > Started Herceptin Weekly August 2005 for one year, will be done this > August > 2006. > > Had a Simple mastectomy left side after Mamo showed incresed > micro-calcifications. Jan. 17 2006 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 I'm glad your markers have been fine. May I ask what your stage is? Mine is stage 1 and I have had no tests other than Echos. Perhaps if you're a later stage you might be a candidate for Tykerb? - JVK105@... wrote on 6/15/2006, 10:54 PM: > > > I am also ER/PR - and am HER2++. > My Onc does do the CEA and CA27.29 test, and I have Echo, every 3 > months due > to being on Herceptin. > Reason he does the test since being er/pr-, her2+ this is a very > agressive > cancer, and it is possible to have a re-occurance while being on > Herceptin, at > least the markers will show some activity, so far mine have all been > fine. > > > In a message dated 6/14/2006 10:42:47 PM Central Daylight Time, > ajtf.tm@... writes: > > > My onc. did not order the C* tumor marker tests, but maybe they didn't > apply to my tumor type? er/pr-/her2+ > > My onc. initially said MUGA, but when I requested an echo due to needle > phobia (ha, ha, picked the wrong illness I guess), she said an echo > would be fine. I think MUGAs are recommended more often. I don't think > it's any more exact that an Echo, but the oncs. like to keep to the same > test for heart monitoring once you start, since both can have a variable > (5-10 pts) error. > > > > > > > Vicki K. > Breast Cancer SURVIVOR --Dx'd 4-2005 > Biopsy Dx'd 3-23-05 w/ 3 cm tumor Age 48 1/2 (turned 49 July) > > MRM 4-5-05 w/ 2 tumor's 5cm, and 6 cm (right side) > 5+/16 nodes > Stage 3 > ER/PR-, Her2/neu ++ 3.42 confirmed by FISH > ki67 78% > > Begin Chemo 5-2-05 4XAC Dose Dense , 4X Abraxane Dose Dense (ended > August 05) > > 28 Rad's ended October 13 2005 > > Started Herceptin Weekly August 2005 for one year, will be done this > August > 2006. > > Had a Simple mastectomy left side after Mamo showed incresed > micro-calcifications. Jan. 17 2006 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I had a muga scan......... because there is heart problems in my family..but it was not much .... just to see how strong your heart is for the chemo.. i believe............ Oncologists Hello ladies - I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more aggressive in her treatment protocol? Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due to chemo? I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. Thanks all, Janet B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 My wife had one mostly as a baseline, to monitor her heart going forward. In her case herceptin can cause heart problems in some people, so they just wanted a starting point pre-treatment to compare to . . . Ken > > I had a muga scan......... because there is heart problems in my family..but it was not much .... just to see how strong your heart is for the chemo.. i believe............ > Oncologists > > Hello ladies - > > I am working on picking an oncologist. How many of your oncologists > automatically ordered the CEA and CA25.27 tumor markers? I've read > that their use is controversial in detecting recurrent cancers. I'm > trying to figure out if one oncologist orders them, is she more > aggressive in her treatment protocol? > > Also, has anyone's oncologist recommended a MUGA instead of an > echocardiogram to establish baseline and watch for heart damage due > to chemo? > > I liked both oncologists and I need to pick one of them very soon. > > I've decided to go with the lumpectomy followed by > chemo/radiation/estrogen-blocker, with full knowledge that I may > need to have a mastectomy or bi-lateral mastectomy in the future. > My surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 19th and I'm very NERVOUS. > > Thanks all, > Janet B. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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