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Jo
I had breast pain and knew something was not right. I went
to the doctor on July 11, 2005. They thought I had a breast
infection and gave me antibiotics.
July 13th I had a mammogram and an ultrasound...it did not
improve with antibiotics...on July 27th did a biopsy..got
results on the 28th ..IBC...
Went to Zion, Illinois the first week in August to the Cancer
treatment center there...Was evaluated and they did a
MRI...Saw Dr Citren ...started chemo on August 5th...three
chemo drugs together...adriamycin, cytoxan and taxotere...had
four sets of chemo over next few months.
In November I met with the surgeon. On November 2nd I had
the right breast removed and 24 lymph nodes under the arm
removed..only found one small tiny dot of cancer under the
arm in the lymph nodes...on November 23rd tubes were taken
out.
I started radiation from December 7th until February 10th
(28 treatments). Then I had five days of boosts.
My left breast was bothering me. It felt heavy and itched.
Had a mammogram and all was ok. From January 31, 2006 until
March 6, 2006 I had shingles.
I had a left breast biopsy on March 27th which came back ok,
but the breast still didn't feel right. They seem to think it
is aftereffects of radiation and all that I have been
through.
I started chemo again on March 27th, 2006 as a preventative.
..three days....April 19th chemo three days.
Lymphedema developed on April 2, 2006....my right arm was
swollen and bothering me on the right side. I had to have
therapy for a week and was fitted for a sleeve and glove
which I will wear the rest of my life.
On May 16th, 2006 I had a muga scan, cat scan, blood work and
exam and all doing ok. On May 20, 2006 I started xeloda 8
pills a day for 14 days and off 14 days. He wants me on this
for four to six months.
Every week I have blood work done on Tuesdays...from August
2005--July 2006
Found a blood clot at port site...April 20th...removed
port...started me on blood thinner shots daily in the
stomach...April 22nd...still on shots (arixtra) as of July
12, 2006.
I take supplements daily, green tea, b6, daily vitamin,
melatonin, vitamen e, l-glutamine powder. I think the
supplements have helped me alot. I also take prevacid, low
dosage blood pressure pill and a thyroid pill.
My friends and family have been a wonderful support. My
friend Denise kept me encouraged. I have a wonderful husband
and two sons..one is four years old and the other is 25
years old.
I also have a granddaughter who just turned one. My son's
girlfriend is a blessing to me also. My parents have been a
great support to me and all my friends and inlaws. I
appreciate all their support and love.
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