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Kathy (curlygirl)


July 8, 2008


Massachusetts


9/27


Breast Cancer


infiltrating ductal carcinoma


7/1/08


Stage 1


02


Grade 2


Positive


Positive


No


No


Lymph Node Removal, Lumpectomy


yes


Tamoxifen


fighting the insurance company to get docs, tests, and procedures covered


I can not actually control the universe.


Send prayers and positive energy. It really, truly helps!


I found a lump in my right breast during a self-breast exam.


7/10/08—Lumpectomy, 1 sentinel node, and 2 other nodes removed. Nodes were free of cancer.


Start radiation on 9/8/08. 5x/week for 6 weeks.


Started Tamoxifen on 8/26/08. No significant side effects, so far.


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July 16, 2008

It’s good news!Views: 1143

It’s Stage 1, baby! That’s what I’m talking about! Oh, my goodness, this was exactly what I was hoping for!

It turns out that the tumor was larger than they’d thought, but it is still only about 1 1/2 cm. And the best news is that my lymph nodes are clean! Woo-hoo!

So, tomorrow I’ll get an appointment set up with an oncologist and, I believe, we’ll discuss the course of treatment and the schedule at that appointment. I’m looking forward to getting started so I can be that much closer to done!

I want to thank all of you who hoped and prayed with us and who sent positive energy our way. It helped us to get through to today. Tim and I are both very relieved and happy!

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 3:03 PM by Kathy (Link to this post. , Post a comment. 6 comments)

Yeah!

The no lymph nodes bit is the best. I’m so happy for you, Kathy!

What a relief!

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 3:50 PM by Elaine (unverified)

Awesome, baby. I could not be happier for you and Tim (and me, too). This is such good news I don’t know whether to laugh or cry, so I’ve been doing a little of both. Yay, yay, yay.

Love You!
G

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 5:05 PM by Georgiann (unverified)
THANK GOD. That is the best news possible, especially the clear lymph nodes. I am so happy for you. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Hugs,
Joyce
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 6:34 PM by joyce

Fabulous news! So happy for you & Tim!

Posted on July 16, 2008 at 7:20 PM by NJ Beth (unverified)

Great news, Kathy! Onward and upward! Best love-Patsy

Posted on July 17, 2008 at 11:21 AM by Patsy (unverified)

You are Women you are strong. You will get through this.

Hug Sherri

Posted on July 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM by karlak
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curlygirl'…Cancer Blog (25)

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  The Wait Goes On

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  A small, but significant, bit of good news

  The waiting is the hardest part.

  Coming down

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