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emmagordon (emmagordon)


September 19, 2007


Alabama


Breast Cancer


Stage IIIA, T3,N1,MO


June 12, 2007


Stage 3A


Grade 3


Negative


Negative


No


Yes


Lymph Node Removal, Mastectomy, Lumpectomy


Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Adriamycin (chemical name: doxorubicin)


Lump that grew very fast. Very tired.


Modified radical mastectomy, left breast August 2, 2007 with ten nodes removed only one positive.


Haven’t started radiation yet.


Will start Chemotherapy Sept. 28, 2007. Six courses then radiation six weeks. Will be on Adriamycin, Taxotere, Cytoxan


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Biography

Was diagnosed June 12, 2007, surgery August 2, 2007. Had modified radical mastectomy on left breast and lumpectomy on right breast..right was negative. I’m triple negative. Tumor was 5.2cm. I am stage IIIA, T3,N1,M0. Will have port put in September 21, 2007. Will start first chemo treatment September 28, 2007..six cycles of Cytoxan, Adriamycin and Taxotere followed by six weeks of radiation.

Cancer Symptoms

Lump that grew very fast. Very tired.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

Modified radical mastectomy, left breast August 2, 2007 with ten nodes removed only one positive.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

Haven’t started radiation yet.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Will start Chemotherapy Sept. 28, 2007. Six courses then radiation six weeks. Will be on Adriamycin, Taxotere, Cytoxan

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