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Tari (tarikozy)


May 14, 2007


Jenison, MI


November 2, 1956


Breast Cancer


Invasive Ductal Carcinoma


July 10, 2006


Stage 2


1.1 - 2.0 cm


Grade 2


Positive


Positive


No


Yes


Lumpectomy, Lymph Node Removal


Yes


Cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan), Fluorouracil, Epirubicin


Tamoxifen


Cancer Survivor


That it happened to me.


I had none


July 28, 2006 – Partial Mastectomy with lymph node removal.
Aug. 28, 2006 – Port Placement in left arm.


Jan. 4, 2007 Radiation Tatooing & positioning – 33 treatments (5 a week)
Feb.23, 2007 – final treatment!


6 Treatments – 3 week cycle
3 – FEC
3 – Taxoteer
Sept. 7, 2006 through Dec. 21, 2006


Tamoxifin – 1 tablet daily
Started March 16, 2007
Itchy Eyes, Nausia at first, Headache


Neulasta shots first day after chemo.
Headache and bone aches lasting three days.


Havn’t desided yet.


User Information

Biography

Hi my name is Tari. I have Grade Two Invasive Ductal Carcinoma which has spread to my lymph nodes. In laymans terms…I have breast cancer. My desire is to share my cancer journey in hopes to help women who are faced with this life changing desease. I am entering my journel notes as I went through medical decisions, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone replacement therapy. What has worked for me during treatment and what did not. I know that my cancer is my own and that each cancer is unique. However, we share simular treatments and side effects. I have learned so much about surviving from other cancer survivors! Together we are strong!

Cancer Symptoms

I had none

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

July 28, 2006 – Partial Mastectomy with lymph node removal.
Aug. 28, 2006 – Port Placement in left arm.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

Jan. 4, 2007 Radiation Tatooing & positioning – 33 treatments (5 a week)
Feb.23, 2007 – final treatment!

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

6 Treatments – 3 week cycle
3 – FEC
3 – Taxoteer
Sept. 7, 2006 through Dec. 21, 2006

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Tamoxifin – 1 tablet daily
Started March 16, 2007
Itchy Eyes, Nausia at first, Headache

Immune Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Neulasta shots first day after chemo.
Headache and bone aches lasting three days.

Fundraising Description

Havn’t desided yet.

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Comments: 3
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