- Surviving
- Bolivar, MO
- Member Since Sep 2012
Their Diagnoses (1)
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- Survivor: Breast Cancer
- Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 12 years ago, Female, Age: 59, Stage I, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Don't Know, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Other Care (Zometa, Zolodex, Metformin and Tamoxifen): I visit the cancer center every three months for a Zolodex shot in the tummy, every six months for a Zometa infusion and take metformin and tamoxifen daily. The metformin treats a fatty liver which is most likely caused by the other medications.
almost 10 years ago -
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Loss (Body part/function): Before my first treatment, I donated my hair to locks of love. I started loosing my hair after the second treatment. My friends and family had a hat party for me so I was able to coordinate my hats and wraps with my work clothes. I also learned how to wrap a turban with a scarf.
almost 10 years ago -
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Drug or Chemo Therapy (Chemotherapy): I had my treatments every other Thursday so I was usually sick through the weekend and usually returned to work on Wednesday.
almost 10 years ago -
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Procedure or Surgery (Double Mastectomy): Dealing with the drains were the worst part.
almost 10 years ago