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        			    November 17, 2009 - 8:50am			  			

			
			
Ki-67 is a test that shows them how active the cancer cells are on reproducing.  If you have one hundred cells and 5 of them are reproducing your score is 5%.  My two tumors are  at 92% and 87%.


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November 17, 2009 - 10:42am

			
Ohhhh
			
Oh, Vicki--I've never heard of that test before. I cannot begin to imagine how frightening that news is for you. My heart goes out to you.


What treatment is being proposed? I read that the Kl-67 test can help doctors determine adjuvant therapy needs, and it sounds like they will propose chemotherapy at least, but as I don't know anything else about your cancer, I'm only guessing.


I hope that you will not let the results of the Kl-67 test control you--remember that treatments are getting better and better, and your survival is not dictated by that test. I will add you to my prayers, and I hope that as you learn more, you will find strength in what can be done to get rid of the tumors and increase your chances of a cancer-free future.


Sandy



			
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November 17, 2009 - 12:17pm

			
Ok...I am not the one
			
Ok...I am not the one freaking out.  I have had a couple of freak out moments but overall I have been almost serene about this.  We have caught it early and I agree with my Dr.  death is not in the picture.  This is very curable.  It is an aggressive cancer and we will treat it aggressivly.



			
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November 17, 2009 - 4:49pm

			
Sending prayers to you
			
Sending prayers to you Vicki!  You can beat this!  We will all help you to slay the beast!


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November 17, 2009 - 5:50pm

			
Get 'em girl!
			
I'm glad your doctor is reassuring!  By the way you write it seems like you have a great "team" relationship with him/her.  That's great. 


I'm reminded of an old high school cheer the cheerleaders used to yell at games:

"Be aggressive!  Be, be aggressive! B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E!"

(Oh, my.  I can't believe I just typed that.)


Peace.

Linda



			
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