Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 thats great news. Thanks for letting us know. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Finally Cancer Free Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Stach wrote: > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. , I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know what tests, etc. are coming up for me. Thanks!! -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Frances, I think that 's " cancer free " means that there is currently no evidence of disease (NED) which is certainly wonderful news (for her and for us all with NED. From what I know about B/C - and from the way in which my Dr's inform me, having " no evidence " is likened to being without the disease for now. NOT to say that many, many, many people go with NED for years and years and throughout the rest of their lives even, but B/C doesn't get " cured " in that way. After you've finished your radiation and then start the hormone therapy, you will see your oncologists/radiologist/surgeon/etc., probably every three months to start, they'll do blood tests to look at markers and liver functions and you may get various scans and CT's or MRI's to follow up. Eventually, you'll go longer in between visits with them. In my mind, I've finished with my treatments (surgery,chemo, rad) and am on hormone therapy for the next 5 years. Each time I go for the visits and get a report of NED - I'm good until the next set of follow-ups. I'm looking forward to getting to that " once a year " mark that I have to go (not every 3 months) and perhaps I'll feel like a have more of a normal semblence of my life back. I don't mean to minimize at all 's enthusiasm about being " cancer free " - I indeed wish we all were. I just know, at this point, I need to look at it in a different way, continue fighting and praying for good outcomes. I think that's all any of us can do. Love, Ellen > > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. > , > I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell > me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am > IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will > probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of > months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know > what tests, etc. are coming up for me. > Thanks!! > -Frances > -- > -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ > http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ > Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) > Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< > http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR) * > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 , CONGRATULATIONS on finishing Chemo and Radiation!!! Those are HUGE milestones. Hugs, Caren > > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. > > - in Michigan > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Ellen wrote: > I think that 's " cancer free " means that there is currently > no evidence of disease (NED) which is certainly wonderful news (for > her and for us all with NED. From what I know about B/C - and from > the way in which my Dr's inform me, having " no evidence " is likened > to being without the disease for now. NOT to say that many, many, > many people go with NED for years and years and throughout the rest > of their lives even, but B/C doesn't get " cured " in that way. I understand this all too well. While it's nice to hear " cancer free " I know full well that it really means " We cannot find evidence of it at this point. " I am very interested in what all is involved in " not finding evidence. " You answered my concerns well. FWIW markers won't be able to be used for me because mine were " normal " to start with. It seems a shame that, even with monitoring, evidence of new BC cannot be detected until an actual tumor has been found, and it's millions of cells in size. Do I have that correct? -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 -So glad you received the good news. I just received that news also. The New Year is sure to be better. Jan k Stach lauren.stach@...> wrote: Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I am also type 111...operation on memorial day 2002, finished chemo on veterans day 2002 and finished radiation on valentines day 2003...started with tamoxifin and now on aromidex and will finish December 2003...you finished chemo on my birthday. It has been over 4 years for me...Good luck in the days to come... Cat... Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 ,I meant to say you finished your radiation on my birthday Dec. 11th. Cat. Note: forwarded message attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'd like to ask you why rads in the picture as well as chemo if bilateral mastectomy and not lumpectomy was performed. Also, how does it effect the success of reconstructive surgery if there is radiaion involved? It was my understanding that once they do mastectomy, chemo is sufficient and no radiation is necessary. -Frances Bartels ki0dz@...> wrote: Stach wrote: > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. , I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know what tests, etc. are coming up for me. Thanks!! -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'd like to ask you why rads in the picture as well as chemo if bilateral mastectomy and not lumpectomy was performed. Also, how does it effect the success of reconstructive surgery if there is radiaion involved? It was my understanding that once they do mastectomy, chemo is sufficient and no radiation is necessary. -Frances Bartels ki0dz@...> wrote: Stach wrote: > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. , I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know what tests, etc. are coming up for me. Thanks!! -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 , can you please tell me if you had or are planning to have reconstructive surgery, specifically implants put it? I am interested to know because of the fact that you had radiation. My plastic surgeon said that radiation complicates or eliminates possibility of implants. Yet, I'm seeing that some women have radiation and implants as well. I'm confused by this. Thank you. Stach lauren.stach@...> wrote: Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 , can you please tell me if you had or are planning to have reconstructive surgery, specifically implants put it? I am interested to know because of the fact that you had radiation. My plastic surgeon said that radiation complicates or eliminates possibility of implants. Yet, I'm seeing that some women have radiation and implants as well. I'm confused by this. Thank you. Stach lauren.stach@...> wrote: Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 > > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. > , > I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell > me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am > IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will > probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of > months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know > what tests, etc. are coming up for me. > Thanks!! > -Frances > -- > -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ > http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ > Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) > Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< > http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I had radiation also because I had 13 out of 21 lymph nodes positive for cancer. It was done as a precaution " mrs.katz katz " mrs.katz@...> wrote: I'd like to ask you why rads in the picture as well as chemo if bilateral mastectomy and not lumpectomy was performed. Also, how does it effect the success of reconstructive surgery if there is radiaion involved? It was my understanding that once they do mastectomy, chemo is sufficient and no radiation is necessary. -Frances Bartels ki0dz@...> wrote: Stach wrote: > Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. , I'm happy for you. That sounds great! Now, could you please tell me what tests were run that lead to the " cancer free " diagnosis? I am IIIB still in treatment. I've had chemo and bilateral mastectomy. Will probably be starting hormone therapy " soon, " and rads in a couple of months. I presently am undergoing reconstruction. I would like to know what tests, etc. are coming up for me. Thanks!! -Frances -- -Frances Bartels *** ki0dz@... (((#))) ^ ^ http://www.qsl.net/ki0dz Central Ohio | ^ - ^ Watkins Products www.watkinsonline.com #092389 ------- (o o) Internet ONLY $9.99/mo. **Free accelerator** |ooOoo| >{ | }< http://continue.to/internet ------- RRR)* __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 I am having reconstruction done. I have expanders in right now and I have an appt with my ps on Monday to determine when I can have the implants put in. It does complicate things but it is doable. They just need to wait a few months until my skin is healed. " mrs.katz katz " mrs.katz@...> wrote: , can you please tell me if you had or are planning to have reconstructive surgery, specifically implants put it? I am interested to know because of the fact that you had radiation. My plastic surgeon said that radiation complicates or eliminates possibility of implants. Yet, I'm seeing that some women have radiation and implants as well. I'm confused by this. Thank you. Stach lauren.stach@...> wrote: Hi Everyone! I am 29 years old, In March 2006 I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc breast cancer. I had a bilateral Mastectomy in April, Finished Chemo September 14th and finished Radiation Dec. 11th. Yesterday i had my first check up and all of my tests came back neg. My dr. told me that I was finally cancer free! I did not post that much on this group but I always read everyone elses posts. I could not have done this without all of you. You are all in my prayers. Thank you so much. - in Michigan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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