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2nd Opinion dignosis in .. St. Joseph's - Dr. Harness /// Mother of 2 Corona, CA

VickiSam
VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi All - Just a brief update on my condition. 2nd biospy came back and St. Joe's found the following:

DCIS -- Invasive and aggressive // micro invasion

Stage 1 cancer and T1B ?? i don't know what T1B means// anyone?

Markers look clean ...

--- 98% to 99% cancer removed at this point ---

Centnornement (sp?) surgery required to test nodes, but will have to wait for my breast and muscles to heal .. 3 to 4 months.

Nodes are clear from what MRI shows // additional surgery - above will confirm.

Margins // 1 cm .. clear (as evidence of MRI) allergic reaction and all.

HER2 positive .. double check when block shows up at St. Joe's. Cancer block requested from Corona Regional Hospital.

20 doctor panel met today (as they do, Tuesday's a.m. to discuss ongoing cases, new trials, and new bc patients) and all agree that I should start 4 to 6 rounds of chemo.

COCKTAIL:

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Reconstruction & plastic consult at a later date. Due to the botched lumpectomy by general
surgeon - I am not healing well, and Dr. H wants my breast and under arm to heal before additional biospy's can be taken for nodes and margins confirmation.

Meeting with onc, Friday 8/28 @ 11:00 ... 80% of his cancer patients, are bc women. I'll be in GREAT company.

I feel bless ... Diagnosised with bc on 8/14 .. Wednesday 8/19 2nd opinion appointment, started from scratch, and here we are 8/26 with a plan of action.

Please note that Dr. Harness waved at me while I sat in the waiting room, I was puzzled, and said to my sister .. I don't think he remembers me from last week .. he probably see's 20 patients per day ... TO my surprise, Dr. H asked me how I was doing, healing and proceeded to discuss my case without OPENING UP MY FILE -- HE KNEW EVERYTHING ABOUT MY DIAGNOSIS AND CONDITION.. Surprised the Hell out of me. He also mentioned that he saw me in the waiting room, with my posse Jackie and Anne.

As soon as I returned home, I called my IDOL, and spoke to her for a few mintues .. she calmed nerves, and put me at ease .. I think I may even sleep tonight .. maybe - let's hope so. Thank you --- IDOL.

VickiSam
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  • susie09
    susie09 CSN Member Posts: 2,930
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    Plan
    Well, it sounds like everything is falling into place for you Vicki. You sound very upbeat and ready to fight the beast! I wish you the best of luck!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    susie09 said:

    Plan
    Well, it sounds like everything is falling into place for you Vicki. You sound very upbeat and ready to fight the beast! I wish you the best of luck!

    ♠♣ Susie ♠♣

    Good luck with your meeting
    Good luck with your meeting on Friday Vicki!

    Hugs, Diane ♥
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  • tjhay
    tjhay CSN Member Posts: 655
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    VickiSam
    Thank you for letting everyone know how things went, Please know that you are in the hearts of many and that we all want nothing but the best for you.
    Rememeber that all you have to do is reach out your have and there will be a hand reaching back to you. We will steady your steps when ever you feel like it is to much.
    tj
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    tjhay said:

    VickiSam
    Thank you for letting everyone know how things went, Please know that you are in the hearts of many and that we all want nothing but the best for you.
    Rememeber that all you have to do is reach out your have and there will be a hand reaching back to you. We will steady your steps when ever you feel like it is to much.
    tj

    Vicki, good luck to you! We
    Vicki, good luck to you! We are always here to help you get thru it.
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
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    survivorbc09 said:

    Vicki, good luck to you! We
    Vicki, good luck to you! We are always here to help you get thru it.

    Thank you for telling us
    Thank you for telling us Vicki! Keep letting us know how you are.

    L e x ♥
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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom CSN Member Posts: 396 Member
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    Alexis F said:

    Thank you for telling us
    Thank you for telling us Vicki! Keep letting us know how you are.

    L e x ♥

    Thanks for the update
    Vicki,

    Isn't St. Joes wonderfu!!!. Who is your onc. feel free to PM me anytime. Love Surf
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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom CSN Member Posts: 396 Member
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    Alexis F said:

    Thank you for telling us
    Thank you for telling us Vicki! Keep letting us know how you are.

    L e x ♥

    Thanks for the update
    Vicki,

    Isn't St. Joes wonderfu!!!. Who is your onc. feel free to PM me anytime. Love Surf
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    1surfermom said:

    Thanks for the update
    Vicki,

    Isn't St. Joes wonderfu!!!. Who is your onc. feel free to PM me anytime. Love Surf

    Hey surfermom! How are you
    Hey surfermom! How are you doing? Did you ever go to Disney with your kids? I never saw you post it.

    Hugs
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    1surfermom said:

    Thanks for the update
    Vicki,

    Isn't St. Joes wonderfu!!!. Who is your onc. feel free to PM me anytime. Love Surf

    Dr. David Margileth .. ?
    Do you know if him ? Surfermom?
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