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Name:
Evelyn (eveye62)

Member Since:
May 27, 2008

Location:
Miami, Florida

Birthday:
June 9, 1962

Type of Cancer:
Breast Cancer

Medical Term for the Type of Cancer:
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Diagnosis Date:
August, 2007

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 2

Tumor Size:
03

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 3

ER:
Positive

PR:
Positive

Her2 Status:
No

Lymph Node Involvement:
Yes

Surgery:
Hysterectomy, Lymph Node Removal, Reconstructive Surgery, Mastectomy

Hormone Therapy:
Arimidex

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
Everything

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
Being so very independent, I have learned to allow people to help me.

Cancer Symptoms:

No symtoms, went for a routine mamogram and ultrasound. Large mass found, biopsy showed tumor to be cancerous.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Bilateral masectomy-09/25/07
27 lymph nodes removed-10/29/07
Left expander removed- 11/02/07
Complete hysterectomy-05/05/08

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

6 cycles chemotherapy begining 11/12/07
complete hair loss, mouth sores, black nail beds, weight gain, inflamation, fatique, everything tastes like lead. Joint pain from Neulestra shot.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:

Arimidex-joint pain, hot flashes, mood swings

Fundraising Description:

American Cancer Society-Relay for Life

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