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My family set up this site so that everyone can easily keep track of my progress. I and my family are so grateful that so many people are concerned. Rather than me trying to keep up with all of the questions via email we set up this site so all can post questions and someone can answer as quickly as possible. Thank you all for caring.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Celebrate!! My Risk of the Cancer recurring is LOW. I do not have to have chemo

I just came back from my appointment with Dr. Kreisle. One of the few times in my life that I am thrilled I have a low score. My score of recurrence came back as a "9". With this test any number between 1 and 18 is considered low risk of recurrence. This means I do not have to have any chemo!! Just the radiation!!

I will be taking Anastrozole (Brand Name is Arimidex) to block any other estrogen that is in my body. I will take this once a day for 5 years. I see Dr. Kreisle again in 4 months.

I see Dr. Dorn tomorrow (3/16) to set up my schedule for radiation.

I also met with Amy, my Financial Advocate. She was so very helpful. I've been very stressed about finances. She gave me some paperwork to fill out for St. Luke's and explained how everything will work. I don't need to get into details here, but I continue to be amazed at the resources MSTI provides. As scary as cancer can be, MSTI does everything they can to take away as much stress as possible and make your journey positive so you can focus on your health and recovery.
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4 comments:

  1. M'elleMarch 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! I am so happy for you and our family (because we love you and want you around and happy and healthy for a long time)!!! AND I am the 1st one to comment!
    Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

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  2. SuzanMarch 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Thank you so much Michelle. I plan on being around for a very long time!! Yes, praise God . . .He's been carrying me through this entire journey. I am truly blessed.

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  3. idahokatMarch 15, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    YAY YAY YAY!!! That is GREAT news and thank you for sharing! I have been wondering all day how that appointment was going! Now you can just get on with radiation and healing and living life to it's fullest. What a great day!

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  4. KrisMarch 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I haaaaaaave HAPPY FEET!!!!! See them dance?!!! Whew!!!! I can't stop them!!! Wow, they are carrying me allllllllllllll over the place!!!! This is the best news we have had in months!!!! Dancing, dancing, dancing!!!!!

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