RedSquirrelUK
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,899
Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Aug 13, 2022 12:06:05 GMT
A quick recap: Jan 2021: Breast cancer diagnosis: DCIS and embedded in it were 2 tumours, both ER+/PR+, one HER2- and the other HER2+, total size almost 5cm March 2021: simple right mastectomy, sentinel lymphatic node removal April 2021: results showed surgery was successful, margins clear (just!) and nodes clear - yay! May-Sept 2021: chemo through PICC line Oct 2021: started Letrozole, horrible side effects May 2022: switched from Letrozole to Anastrozole, side effects not as bad July 2021 - August 2022: Herceptin (trastuzumab) injections every 3 weeks, also nasty side effects The cancer is gone. The bigger HER2+ tumour was aggressive and would recur without treatment which is why they threw the whole book at it. My final Herceptin injection was on Monday. I still have nerve pain from the PICC, moderate all-over joint/muscle pain from the Anastrozole, and random other leftovers from the chemo which may improve or may not ever go away. Some of my nails are no longer splitting as badly. My hair has grown back like a poodle! I can't tell you how good it feels not to feel like a patient any more. Thank you to everyone who has commented on my posts, sent me cards and presents, messaged me and generally made me feel loved. I know that my fellow Pea survivors and Pea supporters will join me in raising a glass of whatever you like best to share my little celebration.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 13, 2022 12:08:06 GMT
That is the best news! Congratulations, dear Pea. I hope all your side effects disappear.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 13, 2022 12:11:49 GMT
Wonderful news! I hope that your side effects continue to abate until this is all a distant memory.
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lisaknits
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,483
May 28, 2015 16:14:56 GMT
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Post by lisaknits on Aug 13, 2022 12:13:21 GMT
Congrats to you!!! You are a warrior!
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wellway
Prolific Pea
Posts: 9,023
Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Aug 13, 2022 12:15:06 GMT
I'm thrilled for you although sorry you had to go through this journey.
I hope you have planned a nice treat for yourself, something that would bring you joy, a lovely meal out, a trip to your favourite shop or jump out of a plane. Whatever floats your boat, enjoy.
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 13, 2022 12:16:22 GMT
Congratulations! I can’t imagine how relieved and happy you must be.
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 13, 2022 12:18:24 GMT
I'm thrilled for you although sorry you had to go through this journey. I hope you have planned a nice treat for yourself, something that would bring you joy, a lovely meal out, a trip to your favourite shop or jump out of a plane. Whatever floats your boat, enjoy. Great idea. I am a big believer in treats. 😁 My treat would be a trip of some sort. You deserve it.
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Post by cakediva on Aug 13, 2022 12:20:27 GMT
Congratulations!!
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Post by monklady123 on Aug 13, 2022 12:29:10 GMT
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Post by hmp on Aug 13, 2022 12:33:34 GMT
This is such great news! Congratulations!
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Post by JoP on Aug 13, 2022 12:33:52 GMT
Congratulations fabulous news - I’m thrilled for you 😘
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Post by librarylady on Aug 13, 2022 12:35:12 GMT
Very happy for you!
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Post by gar on Aug 13, 2022 12:37:09 GMT
That's fabulous news - so thrilled for you!! Make sure you indulge yourselves and enjoy the rest of our summer I do hope all your side effects go sooner rather than later and I hope they don't stop you enjoying the moment
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Post by piebaker on Aug 13, 2022 12:42:03 GMT
Congratulations!
I hope the side effects disappear shortly.
Treat yourself. A nice meal or nice earrings?
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maryannscraps
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,791
Aug 28, 2017 12:51:28 GMT
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 13, 2022 12:45:26 GMT
What fantastic news! I'll raise a glass to that (a cup of coffee at this hour!)
I wish you continued good health and a fantastic rest of the summer.
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Post by peasapie on Aug 13, 2022 12:45:44 GMT
You’re out of the woods, you’re out of the dark, you’re out in the light! Congratulations!!
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joelise
Drama Llama
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Jul 1, 2014 6:33:14 GMT
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Post by joelise on Aug 13, 2022 12:55:52 GMT
That’s great news! What a tough time you’ve been through. The poodle comment made me laugh, my straight haired mum had chemo and her hair grew back like a poodle! It is straight again now though. I hope the pain you still have eases soon.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Aug 13, 2022 12:56:29 GMT
Wonderful news! Go do something special for you.
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 13, 2022 12:57:12 GMT
Congratulations!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!
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anniebeth24
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,716
Jun 26, 2014 14:12:17 GMT
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 13, 2022 13:06:46 GMT
Cheers! So happy to read this!
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J u l e e
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,531
Location: Cincinnati
Jun 28, 2014 2:50:47 GMT
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 13, 2022 13:14:01 GMT
You’ve been through so much. I’m so happy to hear you can through it all and are well! I hope your side effects completely resolve themselves as well. Enjoy your good health!
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Post by canadianlinda on Aug 13, 2022 13:19:28 GMT
Oh Im so thrilled to hear this great news.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 13, 2022 13:26:07 GMT
Such wonderful news!
I hope your side effects continue to subside, and the days ahead are better.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 13, 2022 13:31:59 GMT
love this news!
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Post by Neisey on Aug 13, 2022 13:35:18 GMT
Happy to hear your hood news!
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seaexplore
Prolific Pea
Posts: 8,798
Apr 25, 2015 23:57:30 GMT
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Post by seaexplore on Aug 13, 2022 13:39:24 GMT
Fabulous news!
My mom had the “chemo curl” when her hair came back after breast cancer. 6 years out, it now stick straight again.
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Post by SockMonkey on Aug 13, 2022 13:40:01 GMT
That's amazing news!!!! So happy for you!
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smcast
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,475
Location: MN
Mar 18, 2016 14:06:38 GMT
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Post by smcast on Aug 13, 2022 13:41:22 GMT
Awesome! I hope you are doing something special to treat yourself and celebrate!
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Post by malibou on Aug 13, 2022 13:47:09 GMT
Wonderful news after you have been thru so much.
Here's to your residual symptoms clearing up.
You mention your poodle curls, but is the colour the same? I got loopy baby curls that were much darker than my dark blond hair had been. 19 years later, it's still brown and if my hair is long, I still have quite a bit of curl to it.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Aug 13, 2022 13:54:52 GMT
Hooray! I'm so excited for you. I'm a two year breast cancer survivor and remember how relieved I felt when the treatments were finished.
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