My case - 2 of 25 nodes, no lymph/angio involvement, grade 1, pre-menopausal, er/pr +, hr2 -. My other factors: Did get a mastectomy with clear margins, clear margins for the nodes, as well. I am getting chemo, and I will take tamoxifan which kills & protects against cancer cells. I am 44.
My understanding from the radiation oncologist is that I am unusual in a good way. I have heard this from my students and others. Although when referencing my personality the words "in a good way" are often followed by some apophasis. "You are weird, in a good way, except that you...dress funny...need to spank your kid...need a TV...should lighten up..."
Biologically, it is a little similiar. It is good that I'm unusual, because the unusual things are good. However, it puts me in muddy waters for making a decision. "You are unusual...in a good way... except that you...might go crazy deciding!" I think I will not go crazy. I have strategies to prevent it.
Strategies: No cancer talk after 4:30 pm, ask specific follow up questions in a timely manner, talk with my honey, family, friends, doctors and wise ones. Then, no re-hashing continue to focus on healthy eating, exercise and right mindedness.
Hodgkins, 1991 - 3A, 9cycles ABVD, no rads & ILC 2010 2b, grade 1, er/pr +, her2-, multifocal >2cm, no lymph/angio, extranodal exten - yes, right mastec, 2/25 nodes positive, 4 cycles CT, rads - not sure as of 4/21
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