Hi folks
Was diagnosed just before Thanksgiving, 2002.  Had a lumpectomy; results were
infiltrating ductal carcinoma (1 larger lump, 1 smaller lump) spread to 3 of 8
nodes removed.  Stage II, estrogen positive, HER2 negative.  Had to have a
second op in January 2003 to clean up the margins.  Treated with CMF for 6
cycles and 28 days of radiation therapy.  

Mother had two mastectomies, at different times; several of her sisters had BC.
Oddly, out of numerous cousins, only 2 of us have had BC.  

I've been married for 36 years, 2 biological children, 2 adopted, all grown up
now.

Living in Washington state - hobbies are knitting, SCA and astronomy.

Judy S. in Shoreline, WA

Hi Joan--first welcome to the group where nobody wants to be and wishing you
all the best.  Did you have any chemo first before the lumpectomy?  I am asking
because usually with IBC chemo is given immediately after diagnosis--within
days--before surgery.  Are you now seeing a dr. in San Diego, and if so, where?
Do you know if you are you ER+ or ER-?    I am guessing that if you moved from
out-of-state that you have had a '2nd opinion' in both states.  Are you being
seen at a specialty cancer center in San Diego?  Just wondering, though, why
CMF chemo was chosen as opposed to one with Adriamycin or even a taxane?  I am
sure there is a protocol for determining which your dr's followed--am wondering
if they gave rationale.   Either way, I am glad that you are feeling positive
about  your medical experiences.  That is  so important.  Take care and wishing
you all the best!